Bachelor’s Degrees in Jazz Studies
Education Levels of Jazz Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 377 people earned their bachelor's degree in jazz. This makes it the 419th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in jazz at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 377 |
| Master’s Degree | 192 |
| Basic Certificate | 7 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Jazz Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in jazz. About 83.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 314 |
| Women | 63 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of jazz bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 211 |
| International Students | 21 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 32 |
Most Popular Jazz Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 62 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in jazz. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The New School tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for jazz majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from New School University. Of these students, 27% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Texas is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in jazz. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. 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, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from UNT. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree 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 $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, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from U Miami. Of these students, 25% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. Of these students, 8% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purchase College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in jazz. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from Purchase College. About 8% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The City College of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in jazz. Roughly 15,200 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 $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from CCNY. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from USC. Of these students, 7% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Temple University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in jazz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from Temple.
The 7th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree 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 $53,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from Manhattan School of Music. Of these students, 17% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rochester comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in jazz. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from University of Rochester.
University of Missouri - Kansas City comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in jazz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from UMKC.
The 11th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oberlin College. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from Oberlin. About 10% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Hartford is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in jazz. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,084 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from UHart. About 13% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in jazz. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from Michigan State. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
University of North Florida is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in jazz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from UNF.
The Juilliard School is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in jazz. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from Juilliard. About 29% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from DePaul. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in jazz. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,838 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from MSU Moorhead.
The New England Conservatory of Music is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in jazz. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from The New England Conservatory of Music. About 13% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in jazz from Ohio State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to jazz that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Music | 7,446 |
| Music Performance | 3,919 |
| Music Technology | 892 |
| Other Music | 813 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 707 |
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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