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Music at University of Idaho

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

University of Idaho sits in Moscow, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 music degrees were granted at University of Idaho.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Idaho

Many students take online classes at University of Idaho. Of 12,286 students, 1,510 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,018 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at University of Idaho

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#2 of 4
Best Value	Idaho	#2 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#8 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#140 of 421
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#196 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from University of Idaho

Students who complete University of Idaho’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	$27,439
4 years	$19,843
5 years	$34,902

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from University of Idaho earn a median of $19,843, compared with $51,744 for all University of Idaho graduates — about 62% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Music graduates at University of Idaho, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Music graduates at University of Idaho are 27% women (8) and 73% men (22).

Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Idaho

Of the 19 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at University of Idaho, 21% were women (4) and 79% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at University of Idaho

Of the 11 master’s music graduates at University of Idaho, 36% were women (4) and 64% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 9% of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, lower 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 Idaho

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	12
Music Performance	10
Music Theory & Composition	6
Voice Performance	2

Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at University of Idaho go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.