Stringed Instruments Doctor’s Degrees
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Stringed Instruments. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 28.6% of Stringed Instruments graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Stringed Instruments Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 589 degrees were awarded toStringed Instruments majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Stringed Instruments at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 215 |
| Master’s Degree | 352 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 20 |
Earnings of Stringed Instruments Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Stringed Instruments 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)
The data on debt ranges for Stringed Instruments majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 57.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Stringed Instruments graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 8 | 38.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 6 | 28.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Stringed Instruments Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Stringed Instruments. Learn more about the most popular below:
The Juilliard School tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 117 doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New England Conservatory of Music is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattan School of Music is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments. This school awarded 52 doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rice University is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hartford is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roosevelt University is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vanderbilt University is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Longy School of Music of Bard College is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 5 doctor's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Stringed Instruments 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 Stringed Instruments that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music, General | 10,690 |
| Music Performance, General | 7,193 |
| Music Technology | 1,938 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1,336 |
| Music, Other | 1,141 |
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.