Music Master’s Degrees
There are 1,217 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Music. This degree is more popular with male students, and about25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 26.6% of Music graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,853 people earned theirMusic majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 223 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,945 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,187 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 7,020 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,475 |
Earnings of Music Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Music of $35,586 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,248 |
| 4 years | $35,586 |
| 5 years | $40,828 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 51.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,993 |
| Women | 2,777 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,793 | 48.4% |
| Asian | 337 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 514 | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 263 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 194 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 125 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 1,535 | 26.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 26.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Music Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,375 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Music. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Music students seeking a master's degree is Berklee College of Music. This school awarded 897 master's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 622 master's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 441 people received their master's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattan School of Music is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their master's degree in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 330 people received their master's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music. This school awarded 310 master's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Juilliard School is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 282 master's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their master's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their master's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New England Conservatory of Music comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music. This school awarded 260 master's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 240 master's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their master's degree in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 230 master's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their master's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 208 master's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Musicians Institute comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their master's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 192 master's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 177 master's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Music Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music, General | 10,690 |
| Music Performance, General | 7,193 |
| Music Technology | 1,938 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1,336 |
| Music, Other | 1,141 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Music that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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