by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in music at The Catholic University of America. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 9 schools (Doctoral 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 #181 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 181 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 33 of 73 |
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 8 master’s degrees in music.
The Catholic University of America is not yet ranked for music at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,932 | $58,932 |
| Fees | $1,220 | $1,220 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of music master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at The Catholic University of America are White. About 50% 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 master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The Catholic University of America conferred 4 master’s degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
The Catholic University of America awarded 1 master’s completion in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
The Catholic University of America conferred 1 master’s completion in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, The Catholic University of America awarded 10 doctoral degrees in music.
The Catholic University of America holds a strong position among schools offering music at the doctoral level. Its best result was #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at The Catholic University of America are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% 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 doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The Catholic University of America conferred 3 doctoral completions in music pedagogy recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).
The Catholic University of America awarded 2 doctoral degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
The Catholic University of America conferred 1 doctoral degree in conducting in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
The Catholic University of America granted 1 doctoral degree in voice and opera recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at The Catholic University of America. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 27 |