by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in music at University of Missouri-Kansas City. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Missouri-Kansas City as a strong choice for music, ranked #144 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 144 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Missouri | 2 of 9 |
| Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region | 13 of 28 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at University of Missouri-Kansas City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Kansas City handed out 55 master’s degrees in music.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is among the very best schools in the country for 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 Missouri | 2 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,572 | $28,842 |
| Fees | $1,621 | $1,621 |
Read more about University of Missouri-Kansas City tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of music master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 33 master’s degrees in music performance, general recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City conferred 8 master’s completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City granted 2 master’s completions in music history, literature, and theory in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 1 master’s completion in conducting in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 26 doctoral degrees in music.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is among the very best schools in the country for music at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of music doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City granted 19 doctoral degrees in music performance, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City granted 4 doctoral degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 3 doctoral degrees in conducting in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in music.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is not yet ranked for music at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of music graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of music graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a graduate certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City awarded 2 graduate certificate completions in music performance, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Kansas City handed out 5 professional certificate degrees in music.
University of Missouri-Kansas City is not currently ranked for music at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of music professional certificate degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of music professional certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a professional certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City granted 5 professional certificate degrees in music performance, general recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (60%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 28 |