Music at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Music, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio University-Main Campus is located in Athens, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 77 music degrees were granted at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #3 of 17 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 53 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #121 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #280 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Graduates of Ohio University-Main Campus’s Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,424 |
| 2 years | $37,208 |
| 3 years | $37,931 |
| 4 years | $37,335 |
| 5 years | $40,932 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus earn a median of $37,335, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Music graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Music graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 52% women (40) and 48% men (37).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 38 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 45% were women (17) and 55% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 27 master’s music degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 52% were women (14) and 48% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Music master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Ohio University-Main Campus
The Music program at Ohio University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 24 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 2 |
| Conducting | 3 |
| Voice Performance | 2 |
| Music Pedagogy | 44 |
| Music Technology | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Those who complete Music program at Ohio University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. 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.