Music Theory & Composition at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying Music Theory & Composition, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 3 music theory & composition degrees were granted at Northwestern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Music Theory & Composition graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Music Theory & Composition graduates at Northwestern University are 100% women (3) and 0% men (0).
Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Of the 3 bachelor’s music theory & composition graduates at Northwestern University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Theory & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Music Theory & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, higher than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Music Theory & Composition Graduates
Graduates of the Music Theory & Composition program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. 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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