by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The Catholic University of America. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The Catholic University of America among the top schools in the country for music, placing at #162 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 162 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 27 of 70 |
The following degree levels are available for music at The Catholic University of America, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The Catholic University of America conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in music.
The Catholic University of America is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 169 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The Catholic University of America earn a median of $35,385 a year. This is below $73,599, the median for all majors at The Catholic University of America.
To complete a bachelor’s at The Catholic University of America, music students accumulate a median of $24,625 in student loans. This is lower than $25,765, the typical median for all majors at The Catholic University of America.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,040 | $56,930 |
| Fees | $1,448 | $1,448 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at The Catholic University of America are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Catholic University of America with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The Catholic University of America awarded 16 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
The Catholic University of America awarded 4 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
The Catholic University of America conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in music pedagogy recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
The Catholic University of America conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
The Catholic University of America awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The Catholic University of America. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 10 |
