Music at Liberty University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, consider the program at Liberty University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 193 music degrees were granted at Liberty University.
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Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Online coursework is an option at Liberty University. Of 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Liberty University
Use these rankings to compare Liberty University’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 99 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #284 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #362 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 99 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #284 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #362 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Liberty University
Students who complete Liberty University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,144 |
| 2 years | $27,204 |
| 3 years | $27,767 |
| 4 years | $30,707 |
| 5 years | $36,347 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Music graduates from Liberty University earn a median of $30,707, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Music graduates from Liberty University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Music graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Music graduates at Liberty University are 51% women (98) and 49% men (95).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 98 bachelor’s music graduates at Liberty University, 55% were women (54) and 45% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 70 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 21 master’s music degrees awarded at Liberty University, 62% were women (13) and 38% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Music master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, lower than the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at Liberty University
Among the 69 doctoral music degrees awarded at Liberty University, 39% were women (27) and 61% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Minority students account for 23% of Music doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University, above the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Liberty University
This Music program at Liberty University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 7 |
| Music History | 3 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 1 |
| Musicology & Ethnomusicology | 8 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 |
| Voice Performance | 6 |
| Stringed Instruments | 1 |
| Music Pedagogy | 93 |
| Brass Instruments | 5 |
| Other Music | 67 |
Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at Liberty University work across a variety of fields. Here 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.