Music Education Doctor’s Degrees
There are 463 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Music Education. This degree is more popular with male students, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% of Music Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,544 students earned theirMusic Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 28 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,257 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,174 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 85 |
Earnings of Music Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Music Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,919 |
| 4 years | $50,204 |
| 5 years | $56,331 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Music Education. About 52.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 45 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 67.1% |
| Asian | 7 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 4.7% |
| International Students | 3 | 3.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Music Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 577 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Music Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Music Education students seeking a doctor's degree is SUNY College at Potsdam. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their doctor's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 91 doctor's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in Music Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Fredonia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 62 doctor's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
VanderCook College of Music is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 50 doctor's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 49 doctor's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in Music Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Berklee College of Music comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Music Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6,964 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5,986 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3,018 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2,993 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2,352 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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