Music History Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Music History is offered at 39 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Music History. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 28.9% of Music History graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music History Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 166 students earned theirMusic History majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music History at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 118 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 42 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Music History Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Music History of $35,586 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 women than men pursue their master’s degree in Music History. About 60.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music History graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 55.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 11 | 28.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Music History Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 73 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Music History. Learn more about the most popular below:
West Virginia University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Music History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Skidmore College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music History. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Music History 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 Hunter College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Music History from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Music History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rider University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music History. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Music History 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 Kentucky is a popular choice for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Music History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College at Potsdam comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Music History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bob Jones University is a popular choice for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Music History 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Music History from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Music History from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bard College is a popular choice for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Music History in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern University is a popular choice for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Music History from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Music History from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Music History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bridgewater College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music History. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Music History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cairn University-Langhorne comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music History. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Music History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Music History from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Music History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Michael's College is a popular choice for Music History majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Music History in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music History here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music History. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Music History in the most recent reporting year. 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 Music History 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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