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Music Theory & Composition at University of Southern California

Music Theory & Composition at University of Southern California

If you are interested in studying Music Theory & Composition, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Southern California sits in Los Angeles, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 music theory & composition degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.

Studying Online at University of Southern California

Distance learning is available at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Music Theory & Composition graduates at University of Southern California are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).

Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California

Of the 9 bachelor’s music theory & composition degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).

University of Southern California 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 University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Theory & Composition majors at University of Southern California

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Music Theory & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Music Theory & Composition Master’s Program at University of Southern California

Among the 3 master’s music theory & composition degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

University of Southern California 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 University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Theory & Composition majors at University of Southern California

Minority students account for 33% of Music Theory & Composition master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 22%.*

Music Theory & Composition Doctoral Program at University of Southern California

Among the 1 doctoral music theory & composition degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

University of Southern California gender breakdown of Music Theory & Composition Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Theory & Composition doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Theory & Composition majors at University of Southern California

*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

Students who finish Music Theory & Composition program at University of Southern California pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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

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