by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in music at MSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU highly for music, coming in at #68 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 68 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Michigan | 2 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 of 53 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 45 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 55 master’s degrees in music.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of music master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU granted 23 master’s completions in music performance, general recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
MSU awarded 12 master’s degrees in music theory and composition recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
MSU conferred 7 master’s degrees in conducting in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
MSU awarded 6 master’s degrees in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
MSU conferred 5 master’s completions in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
MSU conferred 1 master’s degree in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
MSU conferred 1 master’s degree in musicology and ethnomusicology recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 45 doctoral degrees in music.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering music at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MSU awarded 35 doctoral degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (66%).
MSU granted 5 doctoral completions in conducting recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
MSU granted 3 doctoral degrees in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
MSU conferred 2 doctoral degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at MSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 58 |