Master’s Degrees in Music Theory & Composition
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Featured Music Theory & Composition Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Education Levels of Music Composition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 344 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 | 344 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 66 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
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 59.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 203 |
| Women | 141 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music composition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 166 |
| International Students | 103 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
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 $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 composition from NYU. About 56% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% 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 $56,074 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in music composition from CalArts. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 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. About 62% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 15 people received their master's degree in music composition from Johns Hopkins. About 31% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in music composition from Michigan State.
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 $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 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 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $56,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,780 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. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% 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 $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in music composition from UMKC.
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 $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in music composition from BGSU. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #11 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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in music composition from USC.
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. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,725 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in music composition from Longy. About 36% of this group were women, and 18% 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. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in music composition from UC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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, 25% were women and 10% 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. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in music composition from Berklee College of Music. About 58% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in music composition from U-M. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in music composition from Juilliard. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for music composition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Yale University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in music composition from Yale. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in music composition. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in music composition from Florida State.
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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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