by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in music at Rice University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 14 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Rice University highly for music, ranked #54 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 54 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Texas | 4 of 36 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 47 |
The following degree levels are available for music at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 66 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University conferred 66 master’s degrees in music.
Rice University ranks competitively among schools offering music at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 41 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of music master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at Rice University were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Rice University conferred 27 master’s completions in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (48%).
Rice University awarded 13 master’s completions in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
Rice University awarded 11 master’s completions in woodwind instruments in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
Rice University conferred 7 master’s degrees in brass instruments in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
Rice University awarded 4 master’s completions in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Rice University granted 3 master’s degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
Rice University conferred 1 master’s completion in musicology and ethnomusicology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rice University conferred 8 doctoral degrees in music.
Rice University has not been ranked for music at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 75% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at Rice University are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rice University granted 3 doctoral degrees in music theory and composition recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Rice University conferred 3 doctoral completions in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (67%).
Rice University conferred 2 doctoral degrees in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Rice University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 26 |