Doctor’s Degrees in General Music
Featured General Music Programs
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Featured General Music 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 General Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 567 people earned their doctor's degree in general music. This makes it the 50th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,644 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 567 |
| Graduate Certificate | 62 |
Earnings of General Music Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general music majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in general music. About 55.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 313 |
| Women | 254 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general music doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 256 |
| International Students | 193 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 40 |
Most Popular General Music Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in general music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arizona State University - Tempe tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in general music from ASU - Tempe. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general music. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in general music from UIUC. About 36% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general music. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in general music from UT Austin. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
University of Arizona is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general music. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in general music from University of Arizona. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kansas is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general music. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in general music from KU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general music. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in general music from UMN Twin Cities. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in general music from Iowa. Of these students, 40% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in general music from UNL. About 44% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in general music from Ohio State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. 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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in general music from Texas Tech. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
West Virginia University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general music. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in general music from WVU. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in general music from UMCP. Of these students, 46% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general music. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in general music from UGA. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
University of Kentucky is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general music. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in general music from UK. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Memphis is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general music. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in general music from UofM. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in general music. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in general music from UH. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general music from University of Northern Colorado. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in general music. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in general music from U of U. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 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 $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in general music from The Graduate Center.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in general music from UCSB.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to general music that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 458 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 66 |
| Music Pedagogy | 61 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 52 |
| Musicology & Ethnomusicology | 35 |
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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