Graduate Certificates in Music Theory & Composition
Education Levels of Music Composition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10 people earned their graduate certificate in music composition. This makes it the 672nd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in music composition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 707 |
| Master’s Degree | 344 |
| Associate Degree | 89 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 66 |
| Basic Certificate | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Music Composition Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for music composition students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in music composition. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of music composition graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Music Composition Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in music composition. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for music composition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in music composition from U-M.
Michigan State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in music composition. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in music composition from Michigan State.
The 5th most popular school in the country for music composition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Manhattan School of Music. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in music composition from Manhattan School of Music.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in music composition. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in music composition from UNC Greensboro. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to music composition that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 308 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 73 |
| Stringed Instruments | 69 |
| General Music | 62 |
| Voice Performance | 53 |
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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