Music at Yale University
If you plan to study Music, you may want to check out the program at Yale University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Yale University sits in New Haven, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 126 music graduations were recorded at Yale University.
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Studying Online at Yale University
Many students take online classes at Yale University. Of 15,564 students, 38 (0%) studied exclusively online and 387 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Yale University
Use these rankings to compare Yale University’s Music program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #13 of 25 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #188 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #13 of 25 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #188 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Yale University
Those who finish Yale University’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,839 |
| 2 years | $24,421 |
| 4 years | $38,234 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Yale University earn a median of $38,234, compared with $119,690 for all Yale University graduates — about 68% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at Yale University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Yale University are 39% women (49) and 61% men (77).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Yale University
Among the 14 bachelor’s music graduates at Yale University, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Yale University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Yale University, above the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Yale University
Among the 106 master’s music graduates at Yale University, 38% were women (40) and 62% were men (66).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Yale University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 36 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Music master’s degree recipients at Yale University, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at Yale University
Of the 4 doctoral music graduates at Yale 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 Yale University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 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 Yale University
This Music program at Yale University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 24 |
| Music Performance | 29 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 5 |
| Conducting | 2 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 19 |
| Voice Performance | 13 |
| Stringed Instruments | 33 |
| Other Music | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at Yale University go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.