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Music at Eastern Kentucky University

If you are interested in studying Music, take a look at what Eastern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Eastern Kentucky University sits in Richmond, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 music degrees were granted at Eastern Kentucky University.

Online Class Availability at Eastern Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) studied exclusively online and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University

These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Kentucky University’s Music program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#5 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#47 of 99
Best Value	Nationwide	#63 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#243 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University

Students who complete Eastern Kentucky University’s Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$22,771
4 years	$34,419
5 years	$38,429

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Eastern Kentucky University take home a median $34,419, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from Eastern Kentucky University comes in at $20,379.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 56% women (14) and 44% men (11).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Of the 21 bachelor’s music graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, 57% were women (12) and 43% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 19% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Of the 4 master’s music degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Music Concentrations at Eastern Kentucky University

This Music program at Eastern Kentucky University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	25

Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Graduates of the Music program at Eastern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio	$87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.