Stringed Instruments Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Stringed Instruments. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 46.2% of Stringed Instruments graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Stringed Instruments Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 589 students earned theirStringed 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 (this page) | 352 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Stringed Instruments Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Stringed Instruments of $35,586 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Stringed Instruments. About 57.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 115 |
| Women | 158 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Stringed Instruments graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 24.2% |
| Asian | 40 | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 6.2% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.1% |
| International Students | 126 | 46.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 46.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Stringed Instruments Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 117 master's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New England Conservatory of Music comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattan School of Music is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rice University is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 45 master'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.
Yale University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Stringed Instruments in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hartford is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roosevelt University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. This school awarded 18 master'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.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. This school awarded 17 master'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.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. This school awarded 13 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. This school awarded 10 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Stringed Instruments majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master'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.
Texas Christian University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. This school awarded 5 master'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.
Chapman University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Stringed Instruments. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in Stringed Instruments from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Stringed Instruments here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Stringed Instruments that also offer master’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.