by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in music at UNCG. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNCG as a strong choice for music, placing at #216 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 216 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 7 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 of 99 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at UNCG, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 28 master’s degrees in music.
UNCG is among the very best schools in the country for music at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 77 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of music master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at UNCG are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNCG conferred 21 master’s degrees in music performance, general recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
UNCG conferred 7 master’s completions in music theory and composition recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 14 doctoral degrees in music.
UNCG ranks competitively among schools offering music at the doctoral level. Its best result was #13 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at UNCG were 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 North Carolina at Greensboro with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNCG awarded 14 doctoral completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro handed out 17 graduate certificate degrees in music.
UNCG is among the very best schools in the country for music at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of music graduate certificate degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of music graduate certificate degree graduates at UNCG were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a graduate certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNCG awarded 5 graduate certificate degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (60%).
UNCG awarded 4 graduate certificate degrees in conducting recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
UNCG awarded 4 graduate certificate completions in music pedagogy recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
UNCG conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UNCG awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in musicology and ethnomusicology recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNCG. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 34 |