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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music composition majors, Michigan State came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in music theory & composition. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in music composition from Michigan State. This makes it the #6 most popular school for music composition master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in music composition in 2021, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music composition majors at Michigan State University.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music composition from Michigan State in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in music composition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 music composition majors earned their master's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in music composition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 98 |
| Music Pedagogy | 41 |
| Conducting | 17 |
| Jazz Studies | 17 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 6 |
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