by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in music at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #12 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 12 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Illinois | 1 of 14 |
| Best Music Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 53 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Master’s | 54 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 54 master’s degrees in music.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for music at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of music master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Northwestern University awarded 25 master’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 32% to women and 68% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Northwestern University conferred 10 master’s degrees in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (40%).
Northwestern University awarded 8 master’s degrees in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Northwestern University granted 3 master’s completions in keyboard instruments recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
Northwestern University granted 3 master’s completions in musicology and ethnomusicology in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Northwestern University awarded 2 master’s completions in conducting in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 11 doctoral degrees in music.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for music at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northwestern University granted 4 doctoral completions in conducting recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Northwestern University awarded 2 doctoral completions in keyboard instruments recently — 50% to women and 50% to men.
Northwestern University granted 1 doctoral completion in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Northwestern University granted 1 doctoral degree in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 99 |