General Music Doctor’s Degrees
There are 997 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in General Music. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.9% of General Music graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Music Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 10,690 students earned theirGeneral Music majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 39 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,009 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,179 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,848 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 612 |
Earnings of General Music Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Music 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 57.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 341 |
| Women | 254 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Music graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 51.6% |
| Asian | 20 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 18 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 190 | 31.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular General Music Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,155 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Music. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Music students seeking a doctor's degree is University of North Texas. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor's degree in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. This school awarded 98 doctor's degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in General Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. This school awarded 97 doctor's degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 91 doctor's degrees in General 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.
Montclair State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. This school awarded 87 doctor's degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 85 doctor's degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in General Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in General Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 73 doctor's degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 73 doctor's degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Washington University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in General Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in General Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in General Music from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Music. This school awarded 69 doctor's degrees in General 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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General Music majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in General Music from this school. 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 General Music that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 7,193 |
| Music Technology | 1,938 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1,336 |
| Music, Other | 1,141 |
| Voice and Opera | 668 |
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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