Music Education Master’s Degrees
There are 463 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Music Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.0% of Music Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,544 people 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 (this page) | 1,174 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
Earnings of Music Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Music Education majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 58.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 443 |
| Women | 632 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 754 | 70.1% |
| Asian | 52 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 6.3% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 26 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 64 | 6.0% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Music Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 577 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Music Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
SUNY College at Potsdam tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Music Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master'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.
Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 83 master'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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Fredonia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 57 master's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in Music Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
VanderCook College of Music comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master'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.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master'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.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 40 master'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 is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 39 master'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.
Baylor University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 38 master'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.
Temple University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master'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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master'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.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for Music Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Music Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Music Education. This school awarded 33 master'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 master’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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