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Music Theory & Composition at Academy of Art University

If you plan to study Music Theory & Composition, consider the program at Academy of Art University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Academy of Art University is located in San Francisco, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 music theory & composition degrees were granted at Academy of Art University.

Online & Distance Learning at Academy of Art University

Many students take online classes at Academy of Art University. Among 5,498 students, 2,948 (54%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,943 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Music Theory & Composition graduates at Academy of Art University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Music Theory & Composition graduates at Academy of Art University are 10% women (3) and 90% men (26).

Music Theory & Composition Associate’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 4 associate’s music theory & composition graduates at Academy of Art University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Theory & Composition associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Music Theory & Composition associate’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, above the national average of 58%.*

Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program at Academy of Art University

Of the 23 bachelor’s music theory & composition degrees awarded at Academy of Art University, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (22).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Theory & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	10
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 9% of Music Theory & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Music Theory & Composition Master’s Program at Academy of Art University

Among the 2 master’s music theory & composition graduates at Academy of Art University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Theory & Composition master’s degree recipients at Academy of Art University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Music Theory & Composition Graduates

Graduates of the Music Theory & Composition program at Academy of Art University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Music Theory & Composition graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.