Music at Temple University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, consider the program at Temple University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Temple University sits in Philadelphia, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 117 music graduations were recorded at Temple University.
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Online Class Availability at Temple University
Distance learning is available at Temple University. Among 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Temple University
Rankings can help you compare Temple University’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 18 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #11 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #50 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #357 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 18 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #11 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #50 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #357 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Temple University
Students who complete Temple 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 | $24,898 |
| 2 years | $22,639 |
| 3 years | $28,352 |
| 4 years | $31,404 |
| 5 years | $35,407 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Temple University earn a median of $31,404, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 54% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Music graduates from Temple University comes in at $24,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at Temple University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Temple University are 37% women (43) and 63% men (74).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Temple University
Among the 56 bachelor’s music graduates at Temple University, 27% were women (15) and 73% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Temple University
Of the 40 master’s music graduates at Temple University, 48% were women (19) and 52% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Temple University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
Minority students account for 18% of Music master’s degree recipients at Temple University, lower than the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at Temple University
Among the 4 doctoral music degrees awarded at Temple University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at Temple University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Temple University
The Music program at Temple University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 11 |
| Music History | 3 |
| Music Performance | 43 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 4 |
| Conducting | 1 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 |
| Voice Performance | 2 |
| Jazz Studies | 15 |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 |
| Music Technology | 35 |
Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at Temple University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.