Graduate Certificates in Music Performance
Education Levels of Music Performance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 308 people earned their graduate certificate in music performance. This earns it the #71 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music performance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,919 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,231 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 458 |
| Graduate Certificate | 308 |
| Associate Degree | 176 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 75 |
| Basic Certificate | 73 |
Earnings of Music Performance Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for music performance majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for music performance majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
A graduate certificate in music performance is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 154 |
| Women | 154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music performance graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 99 |
| International Students | 134 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Music Performance Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 70 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in music performance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Carnegie Mellon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for music performance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Carnegie Mellon. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 86% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from SMU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from NYU.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from USC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Boston University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Boston U. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for music performance 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 $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, 13 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from DePaul. About 77% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbus State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from CSU.
The 9th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Christian University. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from TCU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Duquesne University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Duquesne.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Arkansas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,281 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from UCA. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Lynn University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Lynn University Fighting Knights. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Cleveland Institute of Music. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Cleveland Institute of Music. Of these students, 54% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Messiah University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Messiah. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montclair State University. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Montclair State. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Berklee College of Music is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music performance. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,277 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from Berklee College of Music.
Northern Illinois University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music performance. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from NIU.
The 19th most popular school in the country for music performance majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,497 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in music performance from UNCSA. About 9% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to music performance that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Instruments | 73 |
| Stringed Instruments | 69 |
| General Music | 62 |
| Voice Performance | 53 |
| Music Pedagogy | 30 |
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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