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Music at University of Kansas

If you plan to study Music, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Kansas sits in Lawrence, KS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 music degrees were granted at University of Kansas.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Kansas

Many students take online classes at University of Kansas. Of 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at University of Kansas

Use these rankings to compare University of Kansas’s Music program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #2 of 4
Best Value Kansas #3 of 4
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #14 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #16 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #152 of 423
Best Value Nationwide #219 of 421

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #2 of 4
Best Value Kansas #3 of 4
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #14 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #16 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #152 of 423
Best Value Nationwide #219 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from University of Kansas

Students who complete University of Kansas’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 Kansas
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,152
2 years $40,590

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Music graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Music graduates at University of Kansas are 60% women (42) and 40% men (28).

Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas

Of the 21 bachelor’s music graduates at University of Kansas, 48% were women (10) and 52% were men (11).

University of Kansas 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 Kansas.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at University of Kansas

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at University of Kansas

Of the 16 master’s music degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).

University of Kansas 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 Kansas.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at University of Kansas

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Music Doctoral Program at University of Kansas

Of the 23 doctoral music graduates at University of Kansas, 65% were women (15) and 35% were men (8).

University of Kansas gender breakdown of Music Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 1
International (Nonresident) 10
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at University of Kansas

Minority students account for 4% of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than 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 Kansas

This Music program at University of Kansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Music 70

Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at University of Kansas pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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