by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in music at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 27 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Pennsylvania State University - University Park highly for music, placing at #5 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 5 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 of 18 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 73 |
The following degree levels are available for music at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 19 master’s degrees in music.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
Read more about Pennsylvania State University - University Park tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 63% of music master’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park granted 12 master’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Pennsylvania State University - University Park conferred 3 master’s degrees in conducting recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (67%).
Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 3 master’s degrees in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Pennsylvania State University - University Park conferred 1 master’s degree in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 2 doctoral degrees in music.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park has not been ranked for music at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in music from Pennsylvania State University - University Park were women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park granted 2 doctoral degrees in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 28 |