Music Performance Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Music Performance is offered at 370 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Music Performance. This degree is more popular with male students, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 30.7% 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 (this page) | 88 |
| Associate’s Degree | 196 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,937 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,481 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 491 |
Earnings of Music Performance Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Music Performance 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
This degree is more popular with male students. About 61.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 34 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music Performance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 35.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 8.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 6.8% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 27 | 30.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 30.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Music Performance Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 509 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 339 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 325 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 206 undergraduate certificates 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.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Musicians Institute comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 160 undergraduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland Institute of Music is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 129 undergraduate certificates in Music Performance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance 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 Music Performance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 98 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance 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 #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Music Performance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Music Performance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music Performance. This school awarded 72 undergraduate certificates in Music Performance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music Performance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Music Performance that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.