by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. In addition, we cover how Yale ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Yale is in the top 1% of the country for music students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Yale University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 121 students received their master’s degree in music from Yale. This makes it the #6 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #46 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's music program at Yale make a median salary of $20,839. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Yale University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from Yale. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Yale are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 students earned a master's degree in music from Yale. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 68 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 30 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
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