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Boston U was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music composition majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in music theory & composition.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in music composition from Boston U. This makes it the #23 most popular school for music composition master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in music composition in 2021, making the school the #13 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 Boston University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music composition from Boston U. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in music composition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in music composition from Boston U in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in music composition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 92 |
| General Music | 3 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 |
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