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.
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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).
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 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).
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 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
- 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
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