Master’s Degrees in Jazz Studies
Education Levels of Jazz Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 192 people earned their master's degree in jazz. This makes it the 410th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for jazz majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in jazz. About 80.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 154 |
| Women | 38 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of jazz master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 95 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Jazz Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a master’s degree in jazz. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for jazz students seekinga master's degree 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 $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, 28 people received their master's degree in jazz from The New England Conservatory of Music. About 29% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Queens College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in jazz from QC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
University of North Texas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 17 people received their master's degree in jazz from UNT. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University of Arkansas at Monticello is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in jazz from UAM. About 29% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Juilliard School. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in jazz from Juilliard. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
University of Miami is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in jazz from U Miami.
Michigan State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in jazz from Michigan State.
University of Southern California comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in jazz from USC.
DePaul University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. 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 master's degree in jazz from DePaul.
The 9th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hartford. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in jazz from UHart.
The 9th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master'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, 7 people received their master's degree in jazz from Manhattan School of Music. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Temple University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in jazz from Temple.
The 13th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - Newark. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in jazz from Rutgers Newark.
The 15th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rochester. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in jazz from University of Rochester.
The 15th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in jazz from UO.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in jazz from UCO.
The City College of New York is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in jazz. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in jazz from CCNY.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in jazz. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in jazz from UW Seattle.
The 20th most popular school in the country for jazz majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina Central University. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in jazz from North Carolina Central University. Of these students, 14% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to jazz that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Music | 1,644 |
| 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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