Doctor’s Degrees in Conducting
Education Levels of Conducting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 35 people earned their doctor's degree in conducting. This earns it the #278 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in conducting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 117 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
| Basic Certificate | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Conducting Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for conducting majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for conducting majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in conducting. About 80.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conducting doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Conducting Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in conducting. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
Michigan State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for conducting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from Michigan State. About 20% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in conducting. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from UC. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in conducting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from UT Austin.
The 4th most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from Northwestern.
University of Rochester is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in conducting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,083 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from University of Rochester.
The 5th most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from UofSC. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from U-M.
University of Miami comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in conducting. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from U Miami. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for conducting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Kansas City. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from UMKC.
Manhattan School of Music is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in conducting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from Manhattan School of Music.
Texas Christian University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in conducting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in conducting from TCU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to conducting that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Music | 567 |
| Music Performance | 458 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 66 |
| Music Pedagogy | 61 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 52 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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