Music at University of Houston
If you are interested in studying Music, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 106 music graduations were recorded at University of Houston.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 35 |
| Best Value | Texas | #15 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 35 |
| Best Value | Texas | #15 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #104 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from University of Houston
Students who complete University of Houston’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 | $43,114 |
| 2 years | $46,745 |
| 3 years | $49,792 |
| 4 years | $53,882 |
| 5 years | $56,695 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Music graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $53,882, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Music graduates from University of Houston is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Music graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at University of Houston are 48% women (51) and 52% men (55).
Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Of the 68 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at University of Houston, 46% were women (31) and 54% were men (37).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 53% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at University of Houston
Of the 24 master’s music graduates at University of Houston, 62% were women (15) and 38% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, below the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at University of Houston
Among the 14 doctoral music degrees awarded at University of Houston, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, below the national average of 17%.*
*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 Houston
The Music program at University of Houston offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 82 |
| Music Performance | 24 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Those who complete Music program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.