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Master’s Degrees in Jazz Studies

177 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 28 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in jazz. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 33 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 18.6% of jazz graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Jazz Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 177 people earned their master's degree in jazz. This makes it the 410th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in jazz at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 177
Doctor’s Degree 4
Graduate Certificate 2

Earnings of Jazz 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 men than women pursue master's degrees in jazz. About 76.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 135
Women 42
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The racial-ethnic distribution of jazz master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 10
Black or African American 20
Hispanic or Latino 19
White 81
International Students 33
Other Races/Ethnicities 14
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There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in jazz. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

The New England Conservatory of Music

Boston, Massachusetts
28 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for jazz students seekinga master's degree is The New England Conservatory of 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, 28 people received their master's degree in jazz from The New England Conservatory of Music. Of these students, 44% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Queens College

Queens, New York
21 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Queens College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in jazz from QC. About 40% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas
17 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas at Monticello comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in jazz from UAM. About 7% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
17 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for jazz 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, 17 people received their master's degree in jazz from UNT. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#5

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
14 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Miami comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in jazz from U Miami. Of these students, 17% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

The Juilliard School

New York, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Juilliard School is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in jazz from Juilliard. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
8 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in jazz from USC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#7

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
8 Yearly Graduations
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in jazz from Michigan State.

#9

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
7 Yearly Graduations

University of Hartford is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,851 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in jazz from UHart.

#9

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
7 Yearly Graduations
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in jazz from DePaul.

#9

Manhattan School of Music

New York, New York
7 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Manhattan School of Music is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in jazz from Manhattan School of Music. About 19% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in jazz from Temple. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#13

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
4 Yearly Graduations

Rutgers University - Newark is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in jazz from Rutgers Newark.

#13

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
4 Yearly Graduations

Brooklyn College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in jazz from Brooklyn College.

#15

The City College of New York

New York, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The City College of New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in jazz from CCNY.

#15

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Rochester is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in jazz from University of Rochester. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
3 Yearly Graduations

The 15th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Oklahoma. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,026 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in jazz from UCO.

#15

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
3 Yearly Graduations
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oregon is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in jazz from UO.

3 Yearly Graduations

The 15th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in jazz from UW Seattle.

#20

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, California
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California Institute of the Arts is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in jazz from CalArts.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to jazz that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
1,908
1,619
280
279
269

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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