by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in music at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU among the top schools in the country for music, placing at #47 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 47 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 66 |
| Doctoral | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 66 master’s degrees in music.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for music at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of music master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BU conferred 59 master’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (46%).
BU awarded 3 master’s completions in musicology and ethnomusicology recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
BU conferred 2 master’s completions in keyboard instruments recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
BU awarded 2 master’s degrees in music theory and composition recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 31 doctoral degrees in music.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for music at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
BU conferred 19 doctoral completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (37%).
BU conferred 4 doctoral completions in musicology and ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
BU granted 3 doctoral degrees in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
BU awarded 3 doctoral completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
BU conferred 2 doctoral completions in conducting in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 10 graduate certificate degrees in music.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for music at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of music graduate certificate degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of music graduate certificate degree graduates at BU were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a graduate certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU awarded 6 graduate certificate completions in music performance, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
BU granted 3 graduate certificate degrees in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 33 |