Master’s Degrees in Music Theory & Composition
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Education Levels of Music Composition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 279 people earned their master's degree in music composition. This makes it the 311th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music composition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 279 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 62 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
Earnings of Music Composition 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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for music composition students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in music composition. About 70.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 196 |
| Women | 83 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music composition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 153 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Music Composition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 75 colleges that offer a master’s degree in music composition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for music composition students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. 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, 40 people received their master's degree in music composition from NYU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for music composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brooklyn College. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in music composition from Brooklyn College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
California Institute of the Arts is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music composition. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in music composition from CalArts. Of these students, 22% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Academy of Art University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music composition. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in music composition from Academy of Art University. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in music composition from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 27% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in music composition from Michigan State. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The New School comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in music composition from New School University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Missouri - Kansas City is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music composition. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in music composition from UMKC.
The New England Conservatory of Music is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music composition. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in music composition from The New England Conservatory of Music. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in music composition from BGSU.
University of Southern California comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. 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 music composition from USC. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in music composition from UC.
Longy School of Music of Bard College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in music composition from Longy.
Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in music composition from VCFA. Of these students, 13% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Berklee College of Music is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in music composition. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in music composition from Berklee College of Music.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in music composition from U-M. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for music composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in music composition from OHIO Athens.
The Juilliard School comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in music composition from Juilliard.
The 19th most popular school in the country for music composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Butler University. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in music composition from Butler.
Manhattan School of Music comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in music composition from Manhattan School of Music.
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*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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