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Master’s Degrees in Music Education

1,210 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 172 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in music teacher education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.7% of music teacher education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Music Teacher Education Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,210 people earned their master's degree in music teacher education. This earns it the #130 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music teacher education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,210
Graduate Certificate 88
Doctor’s Degree 80

Earnings of Music Teacher Education Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in music teacher education. About 55.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 541
Women 669
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The racial-ethnic distribution of music teacher education master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 35
Black or African American 74
Hispanic or Latino 82
White 835
International Students 57
Other Races/Ethnicities 127
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There are 172 colleges that offer a master’s degree in music teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

71 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Teachers College at Columbia University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for music teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from Teachers College. About 62% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

64 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for music teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,071 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from Kent State. Of these students, 59% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
56 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music teacher education. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from Boston U. Of these students, 49% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
51 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for music teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from UF. Of these students, 59% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
49 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Washington University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music teacher education. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from CWU. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

#6

VanderCook College of Music

Chicago, Illinois
42 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

VanderCook College of Music is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music teacher education. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from VanderCook College of Music. Of these students, 57% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Fredonia is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music teacher education. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from SUNY Fredonia. About 75% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
23 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

William Carey University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music teacher education. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from William Carey University. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
23 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music teacher education. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from Texas Tech. About 45% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

New York University

New York, New York
22 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music teacher education. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from NYU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#10

The University of the Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
22 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for music teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of the Arts. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from UArts. Of these students, 59% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
20 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music teacher education. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from UNC Greensboro. About 58% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
20 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia College & State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music teacher education. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from Georgia College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#14

Anderson University South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Anderson University South Carolina comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music teacher education. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,395 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from Anderson University South Carolina. Of these students, 27% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Queens College

Queens, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Queens College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music teacher education. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from QC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#16

Adams State University

Alamosa, Colorado
17 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for music teacher education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Adams State University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,704 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from Adams State. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

16 Yearly Graduations
78% Women

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music teacher education. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from ASU - Tempe.

#18

Northern State University

Aberdeen, South Dakota
15 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music teacher education. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,999 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from NSU. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri
15 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Truman State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music teacher education. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from Truman State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#18

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
15 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tarleton State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music teacher education. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in music teacher education from Tarleton. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to music teacher education that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
5,099
1,635
1,587
1,466
1,118

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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