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Doctor’s Degrees in Music Performance

454 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 34 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in music performance. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 19% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 33.9% of music performance graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Music Performance Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 454 people earned their doctor's degree in music performance. This earns it the #53 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,908
Doctor’s Degree 454
Graduate Certificate 324

Earnings of Music Performance Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for music performance majors with their doctor'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 music performance students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in music performance. About 50.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 225
Women 229
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The racial-ethnic distribution of music performance doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 36
Black or African American 13
Hispanic or Latino 26
White 200
International Students 154
Other Races/Ethnicities 25
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There are 34 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in music performance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
47 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for music performance students seekinga doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 47 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from Michigan State. Of these students, 50% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
40 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music performance. 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, 40 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from UNT. About 70% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
39 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in music performance. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 53% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
37 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music performance. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from IU Bloomington. About 56% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

36 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music performance. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from UC. About 47% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Rochester

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

The 6th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Rochester. 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, 31 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from University of Rochester. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
28 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from Florida State. About 47% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
25 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from Boston U.

#9

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
22 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music performance. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from UW - Madison. About 47% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
18 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from CU - Boulder. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
18 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in music performance. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 76% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from Louisiana State University. About 31% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
13 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in music performance. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from U-M. Of these students, 63% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
12 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Miami is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music performance. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from U Miami. Of these students, 18% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Kansas City. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,999 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from UMKC. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

12 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music performance. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 31% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in music performance. Each year, around 9,300 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 $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from UNC Greensboro. About 56% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music performance. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from UofSC. About 44% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
9 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Shenandoah University. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in music performance from Shenandoah. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to music performance that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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