Music at University of Maryland-College Park
If you plan to study Music, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland-College Park. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maryland-College Park sits in College Park, MD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 87 music degrees were awarded at University of Maryland-College Park.
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Studying Online at University of Maryland-College Park
Many students take online classes at University of Maryland-College Park. Of 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) studied exclusively online and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland-College Park’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from University of Maryland-College Park
Students who complete University of Maryland-College Park’s Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,939 |
| 2 years | $32,121 |
| 3 years | $39,260 |
| 4 years | $40,774 |
| 5 years | $49,475 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from University of Maryland-College Park report median earnings of $40,774, compared with $78,942 for all University of Maryland-College Park graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Music graduates from University of Maryland-College Park is $21,614.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Music graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are 47% women (41) and 53% men (46).
Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Of the 36 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at University of Maryland-College Park, 53% were women (19) and 47% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Of the 25 master’s music degrees awarded at University of Maryland-College Park, 44% were women (11) and 56% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at University of Maryland-College Park
Of the 26 doctoral music graduates at University of Maryland-College Park, 42% were women (11) and 58% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
Minority students account for 23% of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park, 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 Maryland-College Park
This Music program at University of Maryland-College Park offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 57 |
| Music Performance | 26 |
| Musicology & Ethnomusicology | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Students who finish Music program at University of Maryland-College Park 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
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