Doctor’s Degrees in Music
Education Levels of Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,357 people earned their doctor's degree in music. This makes it the 22nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,299 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,247 |
| Associate Degree | 1,952 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,357 |
| Graduate Certificate | 681 |
| Basic Certificate | 433 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 198 |
Earnings of Music Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in music is $40,102. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $33,876 to a high of $44,413.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for music students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in music. About 54.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 743 |
| Women | 614 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 610 |
| International Students | 451 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 96 |
Most Popular Music Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 105 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Michigan State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for music 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, 67 people received their doctor's degree in music from Michigan State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,102.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music. 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, 52 people received their doctor's degree in music from UC. About 43% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,102.
University of North Texas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in music. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in music from UNT. Of these students, 54% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Texas music graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,102.
University of Rochester is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 46 people received their doctor's degree in music from University of Rochester. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. University of Rochester music graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,102.
The 5th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in music from SUNY Stony Brook. About 52% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in music at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 40,102.
The 6th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in music from IU Bloomington. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that IU Bloomington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,102.
The 7th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their doctor's degree in music from Florida State. About 53% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida State University music graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,102.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in music from ASU - Tempe. About 51% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,102.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in music from UIUC. About 32% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign music graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,102.
The 9th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 36 people received their doctor's degree in music from UT Austin. About 43% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,102.
Boston University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in music. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in music from Boston U. Those who complete their doctor's degree in music at Boston University make a median salary of 40,102.
The 12th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Miami. 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, 27 people received their doctor's degree in music from U Miami. About 54% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U Miami graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,102.
University of Arizona is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in music from University of Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,102.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in music from CU - Boulder. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Data shows that CU - Boulder graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,102.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in music from UW - Madison. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in music at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 40,102.
The 16th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in music from UMN Twin Cities. About 52% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,102.
University of Kansas is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in music. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in music from KU. About 65% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in music at University of Kansas make a median salary of 40,102.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in music. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in music from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Rutgers University - New Brunswick music graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,102.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in music. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in music from The Graduate Center. About 40% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in music at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 40,102.
The 20th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in music from USC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in music at University of Southern California make a median salary of 40,102.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to music that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 188 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 89 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 57 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Other Visual Art | 21 |
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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