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Music Theory & Composition at Carnegie Mellon University

Music Theory & Composition at Carnegie Mellon University

If you plan to study Music Theory & Composition, consider the program at Carnegie Mellon University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Carnegie Mellon University sits in Pittsburgh, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 8 music theory & composition degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University.

Online & Distance Learning at Carnegie Mellon University

Online coursework is an option at Carnegie Mellon University. Of 15,888 students, 554 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Music Theory & Composition graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music Theory & Composition graduates at Carnegie Mellon University are 12% women (1) and 88% men (7).

Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University

Among the 3 bachelor’s music theory & composition graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

Carnegie Mellon University gender breakdown of Music Theory & Composition Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Theory & Composition majors at Carnegie Mellon University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Music Theory & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, higher than the national average of 31%.*

Music Theory & Composition Master’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University

Among the 5 master’s music theory & composition degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

Carnegie Mellon University gender breakdown of Music Theory & Composition Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Theory & Composition majors at Carnegie Mellon University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Music Theory & Composition master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, lower than the national average of 22%.*

*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

Those who complete Music Theory & Composition program at Carnegie Mellon University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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