Master’s Degrees in Conducting
Featured Conducting Programs
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Featured Conducting Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
Education Levels of Conducting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 117 people earned their master's degree in conducting. This earns it the #499 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 conducting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 117 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
Earnings of Conducting 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for conducting students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in conducting. About 64.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 75 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conducting master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 58 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Conducting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 57 colleges that offer a master’s degree in conducting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for conducting students seekinga master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in conducting from UC.
Michigan State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conducting. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in conducting from Michigan State.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in conducting from University of Rochester. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The New England Conservatory of Music is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conducting. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in conducting from The New England Conservatory of Music. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Yale University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conducting. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in conducting from Yale. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conducting. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in conducting from Northwestern. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conducting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in conducting from U-M. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ithaca College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in conducting from Ithaca.
The 5th most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in conducting from Temple. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baylor University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conducting. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in conducting from Baylor.
University of Missouri - Kansas City comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conducting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conducting from UMKC.
Oklahoma City University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conducting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conducting from OCU.
The 11th most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conducting from UO. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Portland State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conducting. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conducting from Portland State University.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conducting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conducting from SMU.
The 11th most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conducting from BYU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Shenandoah University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conducting. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conducting from Shenandoah.
The 11th most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conducting from UW Seattle. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conducting from Penn State University Park.
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*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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