Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Music Theory & Composition is offered at 147 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Music Theory & Composition. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 27.2% of Music Theory & Composition graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music Theory & Composition Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,336 degrees were awarded toMusic Theory & Composition majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music Theory & Composition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 133 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 782 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 337 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 78 |
Earnings of Music Theory & Composition Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Music Theory & Composition 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 Theory & Composition. About 64.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 191 |
| Women | 107 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music Theory & Composition graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 49.3% |
| Asian | 21 | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 81 | 27.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 27.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Music Theory & Composition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 213 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Music Theory & Composition. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Music Theory & Composition students seeking a master's degree is Berklee College of Music. This school awarded 271 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of the Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition. This school awarded 27 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition 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 Miami is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New England Conservatory of Music is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition 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 Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Juilliard School is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition 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 Missouri-Kansas City is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition 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 #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Connecticut State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Music Theory & Composition 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 Southern California is a popular choice for Music Theory & Composition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Music Theory & Composition 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 Theory & Composition that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music, General | 10,690 |
| Music Performance, General | 7,193 |
| Music Technology | 1,938 |
| 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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