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Music at University of Kentucky

Music at University of Kentucky

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

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 73 music degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky

Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at University of Kentucky

Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #2 of 6
Best Value Kentucky #5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #32 of 99
Best Value Southeast (Region) #59 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #174 of 423
Best Value Nationwide #218 of 421

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #2 of 6
Best Value Kentucky #5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #32 of 99
Best Value Southeast (Region) #59 of 99
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #174 of 423
Best Value Nationwide #218 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’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 Kentucky
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,899
2 years $47,260
4 years $29,851
5 years $36,411

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from University of Kentucky take home a median $29,851, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.

Music earnings compared with all majors at University of Kentucky

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from University of Kentucky is $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at University of Kentucky are 37% women (27) and 63% men (46).

Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 28 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 36% were women (10) and 64% were men (18).

University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 4
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at University of Kentucky

Minority students account for 18% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 12 master’s music graduates at University of Kentucky, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).

University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at University of Kentucky

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 23%.*

Music Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky

Among the 24 doctoral music degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 50% were women (12) and 50% were men (12).

University of Kentucky gender breakdown of Music Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at University of Kentucky

Minority students account for 17% of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky, above 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 Kentucky

The Music program at University of Kentucky breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Music 24
Music History 9
Music Performance 34
Voice Performance 1
Music Pedagogy 2
Brass Instruments 3

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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