Music Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,217 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Music. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.9% of Music graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,853 people earned theirMusic majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 223 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,945 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,187 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,020 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 1,475 |
Earnings of Music 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 of $35,586 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 | $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 Music students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Music. About 56.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 792 |
| Women | 618 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 661 | 46.9% |
| Asian | 80 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 65 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 450 | 31.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Music Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,375 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Music. Learn more about the most popular below:
Berklee College of Music tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 897 doctor's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 622 people received their doctor's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 441 doctor's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattan School of Music is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their doctor's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 330 people received their doctor's degree in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 310 doctor's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Juilliard School is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their doctor's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music. This school awarded 272 doctor's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 263 doctor's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New England Conservatory of Music is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 260 doctor's degrees in Music 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 New School comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music. This school awarded 240 doctor's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music. This school awarded 238 doctor's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music. This school awarded 230 doctor's degrees in Music 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 Southern California is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their doctor's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their doctor's degree in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Musicians Institute is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 205 doctor's degrees in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their doctor's degree in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their doctor's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their doctor's degree in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their doctor's degree in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Music Concentrations
| 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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Music that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
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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