Master’s Degrees in General Music
Education Levels of General Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,644 people earned their master's degree in general music. This earns it the #90 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7,446 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,644 |
| Associate Degree | 1,024 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 567 |
| Basic Certificate | 190 |
| Graduate Certificate | 62 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 24 |
Earnings of General Music Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general music. About 53.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 874 |
| Women | 770 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general music master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 92 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 188 |
| White | 953 |
| International Students | 244 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 97 |
Most Popular General Music Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 195 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Colorado State University - Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in general music from Colorado State. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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, 46 people received their master's degree in general music from UIUC. About 50% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general music. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 45 people received their master's degree in general music from UT Austin. About 42% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Denver is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general music. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in general music from DU. About 38% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in general music from University of Oklahoma. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general music. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in general music from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 47% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general music. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in general music from Texas Tech. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in general music from Illinois State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general music. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in general music from Southern Miss. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in general music from UT Knoxville. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in general music from UMCP. About 43% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general music. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in general music from Missouri State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
University of Delaware is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general music. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in general music from UD. Of these students, 45% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in general music from University of Arizona. Of these students, 75% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general music. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in general music from GMU. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in general music from UCLA. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
University of Louisville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general music. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in general music from UofL. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in general music from UMN Twin Cities.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general music. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in general music from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 46% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for general music majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Memphis. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in general music from UofM. About 53% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general music that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 2,231 |
| Voice Performance | 356 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 344 |
| Stringed Instruments | 322 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 261 |
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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