Master’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, 1,644 people earned their master's degree in general music. This makes it the 90th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for general music majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general music students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general music. About 53.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 874 |
| Women | 770 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general music master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 92 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 188 |
| White | 953 |
| International Students | 244 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 97 |
Most Popular General Music Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 195 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general music students seekinga master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in general music from Colorado State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 46 people received their master's degree in general music from UIUC. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. 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, 45 people received their master's degree in general music from UT Austin. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
University of Denver comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general music. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in general music from DU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master'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, 33 people received their master's degree in general music from University of Northern Colorado. About 47% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general music. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in general music from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 72% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master'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, 33 people received their master's degree in general music from Texas Tech. Of these students, 31% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general music. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in general music from Illinois State. Of these students, 44% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern Mississippi. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in general music from Southern Miss. Of these students, 24% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general music. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in general music from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 33% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general music. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in general music from UMCP. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Missouri State University - Springfield. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in general music from Missouri State. Of these students, 47% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 26 people received their master's degree in general music from University of Arizona. About 75% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general music. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in general music from UD. About 45% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general music. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in general music from GMU. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general music. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in general music from UCLA. Of these students, 37% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Louisville. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in general music from UofL. Of these students, 35% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in general music from UMass Amherst. About 46% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 24 people received their master's degree in general music from UMN Twin Cities.
Azusa Pacific University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general music. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in general music from Azusa Pacific. About 62% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to general music that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Music Performance | 2,231 |
| Voice Performance | 356 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 344 |
| Stringed Instruments | 322 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 261 |
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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