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Music at The University of Montana

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, consider the program at The University of Montana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Montana sits in Missoula, MT.

During the most recent reporting year, 23 music degrees were awarded at The University of Montana.

Studying Online at The University of Montana

Distance learning is available at The University of Montana. Of 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at The University of Montana

Rankings can help you compare The University of Montana’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Montana	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#13 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#16 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#240 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#336 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from The University of Montana

Students who complete The University of Montana’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	$29,685
3 years	$32,314
4 years	$35,740
5 years	$39,637

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from The University of Montana earn a median of $35,740, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Music graduates at The University of Montana, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at The University of Montana are 52% women (12) and 48% men (11).

Music Bachelor’s Program at The University of Montana

Among the 20 bachelor’s music graduates at The University of Montana, 60% were women (12) and 40% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at The University of Montana

Of the 3 master’s music degrees awarded at The University of Montana, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at The University of Montana

The Music program at The University of Montana includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Music	23

Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at The University of Montana go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.