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Graduate Music Programs at University of Colorado Boulder

51 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Doctoral

Below are the key facts about graduate study in music at U of Colorado. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

U of Colorado Graduate Music Rankings

#97 in the U.S.
#2 in Colorado
#3 in the Rocky Mountains Region

By College Factual’s measure, U of Colorado as a strong choice for music, placing at #97 out of 425 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Music Schools 97 of 425
Best Music Schools in Colorado 2 of 7
Best Music Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 3 of 20

Graduate Music Degrees at U of Colorado

The table below lists every degree level granted in music at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 58
Master’s 32
Doctoral 19

U of Colorado Music Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 32 master’s degrees in music.

Master’s Rankings

U of Colorado is a solid choice among schools offering music at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado 2
Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 4
Best Music Master’s Degree Schools 48

U of Colorado Graduate Tuition and Fees

$36,432 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $34,416 $42,246
Fees $2,016 $2,016

Find out more about U of Colorado tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 41% of music master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.

U of Colorado gender breakdown of Music Master's degree grads The majority of music master’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master’s in music.

Ethnic diversity of Music majors at University of Colorado Boulder
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 3

Music Performance, General (Master’s)

U of Colorado granted 32 master’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).

U of Colorado Music Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder awarded 19 doctoral degrees in music.

Doctoral Rankings

U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for music at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in Colorado 1
Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 2
Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools 35

Doctoral Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 53% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.

U of Colorado gender breakdown of Music Doctoral degree grads The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a doctoral in music.

Ethnic diversity of Music majors at University of Colorado Boulder
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 1

Music Performance, General (Doctoral)

U of Colorado granted 17 doctoral completions in music performance, general recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%).

Music History, Literature, and Theory (Doctoral)

U of Colorado awarded 2 doctoral degrees in music history, literature, and theory in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).

Undergraduate Study in Music at U of Colorado

Undergraduate study is also available at U of Colorado. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Music 58

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