Music Technology Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Music Technology is offered at 120 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Music Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.5% of Music Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,938 people earned theirMusic Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 60 |
| Associate’s Degree | 526 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,022 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 330 |
Earnings of Music Technology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Music Technology 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 men than women pursue master’s degrees in Music Technology. About 74.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 102 |
| Women | 35 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 61.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 11.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.7% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 13 | 9.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 9.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Music Technology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 159 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Music Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Los Angeles Film School tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Music Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 403 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. This school awarded 310 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in Music Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Utah University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shoreline Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. This school awarded 73 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in Music Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is a popular choice for Music Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Music Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in Music Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Music Technology 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 Central Oklahoma is a popular choice for Music Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Music Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Haven comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Music Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Music Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shenandoah University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Music Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College is a popular choice for Music Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Schenectady County Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Music Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Terra State Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Technology. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Music Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Music Technology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music, General | 10,690 |
| Music Performance, General | 7,193 |
| 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.