Music Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,217 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Music. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.7% of Music graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Music Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25,853 people earned theirMusic majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Music at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 223 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,945 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,187 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,020 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,475 |
Earnings of Music Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Music 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 66.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 149 |
| Women | 74 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Music graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 18 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 10.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 7.2% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 44 | 19.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Music Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,375 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Music. Learn more about the most popular below:
Berklee College of Music tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 897 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Film School is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 622 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 441 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Manhattan School of Music is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 354 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 330 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 310 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Juilliard School comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. This school awarded 282 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New England Conservatory of Music is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. This school awarded 238 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 230 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 209 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Musicians Institute comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Music majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 193 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their undergraduate certificate in Music 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 #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. This school awarded 183 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Music. This school awarded 177 undergraduate certificates in Music in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Music here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Music Majors to Study
| 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 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Music that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 37,770 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
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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