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.
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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):
| 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).
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 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).
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 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).
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 |
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
- 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.