Music Theory & Composition at Berklee College of Music
If you plan to study Music Theory & Composition, you may want to check out the program at Berklee College of Music. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Berklee College of Music is in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 271 music theory & composition graduations were recorded at Berklee College of Music.
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Studying Online at Berklee College of Music
Distance learning is available at Berklee College of Music. Among 8,369 students, 1,790 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,622 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Music Theory & Composition graduates at Berklee College of Music, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Music Theory & Composition graduates at Berklee College of Music are 49% women (134) and 51% men (137).
Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program at Berklee College of Music
Of the 242 bachelor’s music theory & composition degrees awarded at Berklee College of Music, 49% were women (118) and 51% were men (124).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Theory & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 104 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 38 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 59 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Music Theory & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music, below the national average of 31%.*
Music Theory & Composition Master’s Program at Berklee College of Music
Among the 25 master’s music theory & composition degrees awarded at Berklee College of Music, 60% were women (15) and 40% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Theory & Composition master’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Music Theory & Composition master’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music, above the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Theory & Composition Graduates
Graduates of the Music Theory & Composition program at Berklee College of Music pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.