Master’s Degrees in Music Performance
Featured Music Performance Programs
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Featured Music Performance Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
Education Levels of Music Performance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,231 people earned their master's degree in music performance. This makes it the 83rd most popular master's degree 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 | 2,231 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 458 |
| Graduate Certificate | 308 |
Earnings of Music Performance 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
The data on debt ranges for music performance majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in music performance. About 51.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,155 |
| Women | 1,076 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music performance master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 90 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
| White | 1,130 |
| International Students | 583 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 127 |
Most Popular Music Performance Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 140 colleges that offer a master’s degree in music performance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for music performance students seekinga master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in music performance from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 49% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in music performance from UC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
Berklee College of Music is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music performance. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,277 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in music performance from Berklee College of Music. About 52% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in music performance from Johns Hopkins. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music performance. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in music performance from U-M. Of these students, 48% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in music performance from UNT. About 63% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in music performance from ASU - Tempe. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music performance. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in music performance from CU - Boulder. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in music performance from BGSU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in music performance from University of Rochester. Of these students, 41% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Messiah University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music performance. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in music performance from Messiah. Of these students, 22% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music performance. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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, 40 people received their master's degree in music performance from Florida State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in music performance from NYU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cleveland Institute of Music. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in music performance from Cleveland Institute of Music. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in music performance from Temple. Of these students, 52% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music performance. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 35 people received their master's degree in music performance from Louisiana State University. Of these students, 67% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music performance. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in music performance from Georgia State. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
Michigan State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music performance. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in music performance from Michigan State. About 36% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bard College. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in music performance from Bard. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Boston University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music performance. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in music performance from Boston U. Of these students, 63% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to music performance that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Music | 1,644 |
| Voice Performance | 356 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 344 |
| Stringed Instruments | 322 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 261 |
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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