Master’s Degrees in Music
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Education Levels of Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,531 people earned their master's degree in music. This makes it the 36th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,531 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,360 |
| Graduate Certificate | 674 |
Earnings of Music Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in music is $25,041. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $21,877 to a high of $30,758.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in music is $39,925. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $33,446.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in music. About 52.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,880 |
| Women | 2,651 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 361 |
| Black or African American | 246 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 451 |
| White | 2,912 |
| International Students | 1,209 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 352 |
Most Popular Music Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 322 colleges that offer a master’s degree in music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Indiana University - Bloomington tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for music majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their master's degree in music from IU Bloomington. About 51% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in music from UC. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Manhattan School of Music is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in music from Manhattan School of Music. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 129 people received their master's degree in music from NYU. About 49% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The New England Conservatory of Music comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,210 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in music from The New England Conservatory of Music. Of these students, 51% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in music from Yale. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Juilliard School. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in music from Juilliard. About 47% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their master's degree in music from New School University. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Berklee College of Music is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,745 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in music from Berklee College of Music. Of these students, 53% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in music from Johns Hopkins. About 60% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in music from Michigan State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in music from UNT. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in music from U-M. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
University of Southern California is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in music from USC. About 43% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in music from BGSU. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Longy School of Music of Bard College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in music from Longy. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Rochester comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,888 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in music from University of Rochester. Of these students, 52% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in music from SFCM. About 55% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in music from Northwestern. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Temple University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in music from Temple. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Music Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,908 | |
| 1,619 | |
| 280 | |
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| 269 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to music that offer master’s degrees.
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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.
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