Jazz Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Jazz Studies is offered at 60 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Jazz Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 35.1% of Jazz Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Jazz Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 523 degrees were awarded toJazz Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Jazz Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 347 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 164 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
Earnings of Jazz Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Jazz Studies of $35,586 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Jazz Studies. About 81.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 125 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Jazz Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 36.4% |
| Asian | 8 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 7.8% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 54 | 35.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 35.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Jazz Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 85 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Jazz Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of North Texas tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Jazz Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 53 master's degrees in Jazz Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jazz Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Jazz Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattan School of Music is a popular choice for Jazz Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Jazz Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New England Conservatory of Music is a popular choice for Jazz Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Jazz Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jazz Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Jazz Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oberlin College is a popular choice for Jazz Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Jazz Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Jazz Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Jazz Studies 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 Southern California comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jazz Studies. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Jazz Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Juilliard School comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jazz Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Jazz Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jazz Studies. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Jazz Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jazz Studies. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Jazz Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Jazz Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Jazz Studies 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-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Jazz Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Jazz Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for Jazz Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Jazz Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jazz Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Jazz Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas at Monticello is a popular choice for Jazz Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Jazz Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of the Arts comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jazz Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Jazz Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DePaul University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jazz Studies. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Jazz Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY City College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Jazz Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Jazz Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Jazz Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Oklahoma is a popular choice for Jazz Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Jazz Studies 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 Jazz Studies that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music, General | 10,690 |
| Music Performance, General | 7,193 |
| Music Technology | 1,938 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1,336 |
| Music, Other | 1,141 |
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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