Music Performance Master’s Degrees
There are 370 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Music Performance. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 28.1% of Music Performance graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music Performance Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,193 students earned theirMusic Performance majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music Performance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 88 |
| Associate’s Degree | 196 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,937 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 2,481 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 491 |
Earnings of Music Performance Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Music Performance of $35,586 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Music Performance majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Music Performance. About 51.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,094 |
| Women | 1,021 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music Performance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,002 | 47.4% |
| Asian | 119 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 188 | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 39 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 594 | 28.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Music Performance Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 509 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Music Performance. Learn more about the most popular below:
Indiana University-Bloomington tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 339 master's degrees in Music Performance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Berklee College of Music is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 206 master's degrees in Music Performance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Musicians Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Performance. This school awarded 181 master's degrees in Music Performance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 160 master's degrees in Music Performance 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 #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland Institute of Music comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 127 master's degrees in Music Performance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Performance. This school awarded 119 master's degrees in Music Performance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oberlin College is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Performance. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Music Performance 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 Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Music Performance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in Music Performance 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 Music Performance that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music, General | 10,690 |
| Music Technology | 1,938 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1,336 |
| Music, Other | 1,141 |
| Voice and Opera | 668 |
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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