Brass Instruments Master’s Degrees
There are 16 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Brass Instruments. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.8% of Brass Instruments graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Brass Instruments Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 109 degrees were awarded toBrass Instruments majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Brass Instruments at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 49 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 59 |
Earnings of Brass Instruments 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 Brass Instruments of $35,586 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,248 |
| 4 years | $35,586 |
| 5 years | $40,828 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Brass Instruments students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Brass Instruments. About 72.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Brass Instruments graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 61.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 6.4% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 6 | 12.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Brass Instruments Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Brass Instruments. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Brass Instruments students seeking a master's degree is The New England Conservatory of Music. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Brass Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The Juilliard School is a popular choice for Brass Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Brass Instruments from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattan School of Music is a popular choice for Brass Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Brass Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rice University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Brass Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Brass Instruments from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Brass Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Brass Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Brass Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a popular choice for Brass Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Brass Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Brass Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Brass Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Brass Instruments from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Brass Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Brass Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Brass Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hartford comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Brass Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Brass Instruments from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Longy School of Music of Bard College is a popular choice for Brass Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Brass Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Roosevelt University is a popular choice for Brass Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Brass Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Brass Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Brass Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Brass Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music is a popular choice for Brass Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Brass Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Brass Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Brass Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Brass Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Brass Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Brass Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Brass Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Brass Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Curtis Institute of Music comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Brass Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Brass Instruments from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Brass Instruments. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Brass Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles College of Music is a popular choice for Brass Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Brass Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Brass Instruments that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music, General | 10,690 |
| Music Performance, General | 7,193 |
| Music Technology | 1,938 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1,336 |
| Music, Other | 1,141 |
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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