Graduate Certificates in Music
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Education Levels of Music Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 570 students earned their graduate certificate in music. This makes it the 34th most popular graduate certificate 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 | 15,362 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,778 |
| Associate Degree | 2,284 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,327 |
| Graduate Certificate | 570 |
| Basic Certificate | 421 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 168 |
Earnings of Music Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in music is $19,244. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $17,262 and the high is $21,225.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for music students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in music. About 52.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 269 |
| Women | 301 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 195 |
| International Students | 259 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 31 |
Most Popular Music Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 113 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in music. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Indiana University - Bloomington tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for music majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their graduate certificate in music from IU Bloomington. About 47% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their graduate certificate in music from Carnegie Mellon. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Manhattan School of Music. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 graduate certificates were handed out to music majors at Manhattan School of Music. Of these students, 67% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their graduate certificate in music from SFCM. Of these students, 52% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New School comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The music program at The New School awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. The music program at Johns Hopkins University awarded 21 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The New England Conservatory of Music. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 graduate certificates were handed out to music majors at The New England Conservatory of Music. About 67% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their graduate certificate in music from SMU. Of these students, 50% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in music from USC. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The music program at New York University awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 graduate certificates were handed out to music majors at DePaul. Of these students, 54% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbus State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in music from CSU. About 38% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in music from Boston U.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The music program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duquesne University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. The music program at Duquesne University awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
The Juilliard School comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,230 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in music from Juilliard. About 36% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in music from OHIO Athens.
Texas Christian University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,220 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in music from TCU.
Roosevelt University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,493 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,275 per year. The music program at Roosevelt University awarded 10 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for music majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in music from U Miami. About 50% 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 music that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 80 |
| Arts & Media Management | 62 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 48 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 44 |
| Other Visual Art | 23 |
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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