by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in music at Juilliard. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 4 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Juilliard highly for music, placing at #355 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 355 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 30 of 35 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 65 of 73 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at Juilliard, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Master’s | 149 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Professional Certificate | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, The Juilliard School awarded 149 master’s degrees in music.
Juilliard is in the top 10% of the country for music at the master’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 11 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 144 |
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of music master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at Juilliard are Non-Resident Alien. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Juilliard School with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 62 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Juilliard granted 62 master’s completions in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (42%).
Juilliard awarded 24 master’s degrees in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (75%).
Juilliard granted 14 master’s degrees in woodwind instruments recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Juilliard awarded 12 master’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Juilliard awarded 10 master’s degrees in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
Juilliard granted 8 master’s degrees in music theory and composition recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (62%).
Juilliard granted 7 master’s completions in brass instruments in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Juilliard awarded 4 master’s completions in percussion instruments in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (25%).
Juilliard awarded 2 master’s completions in conducting in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, The Juilliard School conferred 8 doctoral degrees in music.
Juilliard has not been ranked for music at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at Juilliard are Non-Resident Alien. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Juilliard School with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Juilliard awarded 4 doctoral degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
Juilliard conferred 4 doctoral completions in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, The Juilliard School awarded 10 graduate certificate degrees in music.
Juilliard ranks competitively among schools offering music at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of music graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of music graduate certificate degree graduates at Juilliard were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Juilliard School with a graduate certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Juilliard granted 2 graduate certificate completions 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%).
Juilliard awarded 2 graduate certificate completions in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
Juilliard granted 1 graduate certificate degree in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The Juilliard School awarded 16 professional certificate degrees in music.
Juilliard has not been ranked for music at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of music professional certificate degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of music professional certificate degree graduates at Juilliard are Asian. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Juilliard School with a professional certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Juilliard awarded 10 professional certificate completions in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 10% to women and 90% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (40%).
Juilliard granted 5 professional certificate completions in voice and opera recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (40%).
Juilliard awarded 1 professional certificate degree in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Juilliard. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 99 |