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Music Theory & Composition at Southern Methodist University

2 Bachelor's Degrees
1 Master's Degrees
#20 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in music composition.

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Music Theory & Composition Degrees Available at SMU

SMU Music Composition Rankings

The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for music composition list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Degree Schools 11
Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools 12
Best Music Theory & Composition Graduate Degree Schools 13
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 14
Best Music Theory & Composition Schools 20
Best Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 28
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 30
Highest Paid Music Theory & Composition Graduates 32
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 34
Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 36
Best Music Theory & Composition Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 37
Best Music Theory & Composition Colleges for Veterans 42
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 43
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 43
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 44
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 45
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 46
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 48
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 67
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 70
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 75
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 76
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 77
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 78
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 83
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 88
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 88
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 91
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 94
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 95
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 96
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 101

Popularity of Music Composition at SMU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in music theory & composition. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in music composition from SMU. This makes it the #39 most popular school for music composition master’s degree candidates in the country.

Music Composition Student Diversity at SMU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music composition majors at Southern Methodist University.

SMU Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music composition from SMU in 2021 were men.

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The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in music composition.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

SMU Music Theory & Composition Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in music composition from SMU in 2021 were men.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU 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 Southern Methodist University with a master's in music composition.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music Performance 42
General Music 14
Keyboard Instruments 9
Voice Performance 9
Conducting 3

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