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Music at The University of Texas at El Paso

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, take a look at what The University of Texas at El Paso. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Texas at El Paso is located in El Paso, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 38 music graduations were recorded at The University of Texas at El Paso.

Studying Online at The University of Texas at El Paso

Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at El Paso. Among 25,039 students, 2,333 (9%) studied exclusively online and 9,127 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at The University of Texas at El Paso

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas at El Paso’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#10 of 35
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#12 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#17 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#21 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#64 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#163 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso

Students who complete The University of Texas at El Paso’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	$48,653
2 years	$47,846

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso stands at $14,612.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Music graduates at The University of Texas at El Paso, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at The University of Texas at El Paso are 53% women (20) and 47% men (18).

Music Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas at El Paso

Of the 22 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at The University of Texas at El Paso, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	19
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 91% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at El Paso, above the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at The University of Texas at El Paso

Among the 16 master’s music degrees awarded at The University of Texas at El Paso, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 62% of Music master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at El Paso, above 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 The University of Texas at El Paso

The Music program at The University of Texas at El Paso includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	38

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at The University of Texas at El Paso go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Music majors, 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.