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Music at Truman State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, you may want to check out the program at Truman State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Truman State University is located in Kirksville, MO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 music graduations were recorded at Truman State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Truman State University

Many students take online classes at Truman State University. Of 3,664 students, 710 (19%) studied exclusively online and 1,260 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Truman State University

Rankings can help you compare Truman State University’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#2 of 9
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#15 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#92 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#148 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from Truman State University

Students who complete Truman State University’s Music program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
4 years	$42,934

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Truman State University report median earnings of $42,934, compared with $49,119 for all Truman State University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Music graduates at Truman State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Music graduates at Truman State University are 44% women (11) and 56% men (14).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Truman State University

Of the 20 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Truman State University, 50% were women (10) and 50% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 15% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Truman State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Truman State University

Of the 5 master’s music degrees awarded at Truman State University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at Truman State University

The Music program at Truman State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	19
Music Performance	6

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at Truman State University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.