Master’s Degrees in Jazz Studies
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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
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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 |
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 |
Most Popular Jazz Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in jazz. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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