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Music at University of Denver

Music at University of Denver

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, consider the program at University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Denver is in Denver, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 67 music graduations were recorded at University of Denver.

Online Class Availability at University of Denver

Many students take online classes at University of Denver. Among 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at University of Denver

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Denver’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #4 of 20
Best Value Colorado #7 of 7
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #20 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #107 of 423
Best Value Nationwide #390 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from University of Denver

Graduates of University of Denver’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Music at University of Denver
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,633
2 years $22,041
3 years $22,262
4 years $30,103
5 years $37,295

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Music graduates from University of Denver take home a median $30,103, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 55% lower than the school-wide median.

Music earnings compared with all majors at University of Denver

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from University of Denver comes in at $24,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Music graduates at University of Denver, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at University of Denver are 46% women (31) and 54% men (36).

Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Denver

Among the 23 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at University of Denver, 48% were women (11) and 52% were men (12).

University of Denver gender breakdown of Music Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at University of Denver

Minority students account for 22% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Denver, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at University of Denver

Of the 37 master’s music degrees awarded at University of Denver, 35% were women (13) and 65% were men (24).

University of Denver gender breakdown of Music Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 23
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at University of Denver

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Denver, higher than 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 University of Denver

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

Concentration Graduates
General Music 44
Music Performance 15
Music Theory & Composition 3
Musicology & Ethnomusicology 2
Music Technology 1
Other Music 2

Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at University of Denver work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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