Music Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,217 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Music. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.7% of Music graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 25,853 students earned theirMusic majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 223 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,945 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,187 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,020 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,475 |
Earnings of Music Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Music of $35,586 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,248 |
| 4 years | $35,586 |
| 5 years | $40,828 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Music students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Music. About 66.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 149 |
| Women | 74 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 18 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 10.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 7.2% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 44 | 19.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Music Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,375 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Music. Learn more about the most popular below:
Berklee College of Music tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 897 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 622 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 441 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattan School of Music comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. This school awarded 354 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. This school awarded 330 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 310 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Juilliard School is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 263 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New England Conservatory of Music comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. This school awarded 260 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. This school awarded 209 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Musicians Institute comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 192 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 183 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Music Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music, General | 10,690 |
| Music Performance, General | 7,193 |
| Music Technology | 1,938 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1,336 |
| Music, Other | 1,141 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Music that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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