Graduate Certificates in Music Performance
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Education Levels of Music Performance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 324 people earned their graduate certificate in music performance. This makes it the 71st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for music performance students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in music performance. About 50.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 159 |
| Women | 165 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music performance graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 133 |
| International Students | 112 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Music Performance Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 70 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in music performance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for music performance students seekinga graduate certificate is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Carnegie Mellon. About 50% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Johns Hopkins. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Southern Methodist University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from SMU. Of these students, 33% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from USC. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
New York University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from NYU. Of these students, 47% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbus State University. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from CSU. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DePaul University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 13 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from DePaul. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Boston U. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Duquesne University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,376 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Duquesne. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Christian University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from TCU. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Arkansas. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from UCA. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from OHIO Athens.
Lynn University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Lynn University Fighting Knights. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Illinois University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,066 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from NIU. Of these students, 73% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Berklee College of Music. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,745 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Berklee College of Music. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Montclair State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Montclair State. Of these students, 55% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cleveland Institute of Music comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Cleveland Institute of Music. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Messiah University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,230 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Messiah. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Miami comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. 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, 6 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from U Miami.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,497 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from UNCSA.
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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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