We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in music at UO. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UO highly for music, placing at #126 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 126 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Oregon | 3 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in music at UO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oregon conferred 34 master’s degrees in music.
UO is among the very best schools in the country for music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 14 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 90 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,864 | $57,762 |
| Fees | $2,653 | $2,653 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of music master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at UO were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UO awarded 15 master’s completions in music performance, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
UO awarded 4 master’s degrees in conducting recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
UO granted 4 master’s completions in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
UO conferred 4 master’s completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
UO granted 4 master’s degrees in musicology and ethnomusicology in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UO conferred 2 master’s degrees in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
UO granted 1 master’s completion in music technology in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Oregon awarded 8 doctoral degrees in music.
UO has not been ranked for music at the doctoral level.
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 UO were White. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UO awarded 5 doctoral degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (60%).
UO awarded 3 doctoral degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UO. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 55 |