Music at University of Iowa
If you are interested in studying Music, take a look at what University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 98 music degrees were granted at University of Iowa.
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Studying Online at University of Iowa
Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at University of Iowa
Rankings can help you compare University of Iowa’s Music program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from University of Iowa
Students who complete University of Iowa’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,942 |
| 2 years | $33,201 |
| 3 years | $43,683 |
| 4 years | $39,836 |
| 5 years | $41,919 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Music graduates from University of Iowa earn a median of $39,836, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Music graduates from University of Iowa comes in at $27,783.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Music graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at University of Iowa are 56% women (55) and 44% men (43).
Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa
Of the 63 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 63% were women (40) and 37% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at University of Iowa
Among the 13 master’s music degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, above the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at University of Iowa
Of the 22 doctoral music graduates at University of Iowa, 32% were women (7) and 68% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 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 University of Iowa
The Music program at University of Iowa includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 98 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.