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Music at Duquesne University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, take a look at what Duquesne University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Duquesne University is in Pittsburgh, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 music degrees were granted at Duquesne University.

Studying Online at Duquesne University

Many students take online classes at Duquesne University. Of 8,234 students, 561 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,706 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Duquesne University

These rankings give you a sense of how Duquesne University’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#6 of 18
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#17 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 73
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#63 of 71
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#137 of 423
Best Value	Nationwide	#388 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from Duquesne University

Students who complete Duquesne University’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	$21,200
2 years	$27,634
3 years	$32,160
4 years	$39,964
5 years	$41,145

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Music graduates from Duquesne University take home a median $39,964, compared with $73,066 for all Duquesne University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from Duquesne University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Music graduates at Duquesne University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Duquesne University are 39% women (22) and 61% men (35).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Duquesne University

Among the 30 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Duquesne University, 30% were women (9) and 70% were men (21).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 20% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Duquesne University

Among the 20 master’s music degrees awarded at Duquesne University, 45% were women (9) and 55% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Duquesne University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	8

Minority students account for 30% of Music master’s degree recipients at Duquesne 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.

More Specific Music Concentrations at Duquesne University

This Music program at Duquesne University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	11
Music Performance	35
Other Music	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Graduates of the Music program at Duquesne University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.