Music Education at Samford University
If you are interested in studying Music Education, consider the program at Samford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Samford University sits in Birmingham, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 music education degrees were granted at Samford University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Samford University
Many students take online classes at Samford University. Among 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Music Education Rankings at Samford University
These rankings give you a sense of how Samford University’s Music Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #None of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 154 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #None of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 332 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #None of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 154 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #None of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 76 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 332 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Music Education graduates at Samford University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music Education graduates at Samford University are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at Samford University
Among the 7 bachelor’s music education degrees awarded at Samford University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University, higher than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Education Graduates
Those who complete Music Education program at Samford University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Music Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| 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.