by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in music at University of Rochester. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Rochester among the top schools in the country for music, placing at #231 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 231 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 16 of 35 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 39 of 73 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at University of Rochester, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Master’s | 79 |
| Doctoral | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rochester conferred 79 master’s degrees in music.
University of Rochester ranks competitively among schools offering music at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 8 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 20 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 97 |
Among recent graduates, 49% of music master’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at University of Rochester were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Rochester granted 66 master’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
University of Rochester conferred 4 master’s degrees in conducting recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
University of Rochester awarded 4 master’s degrees in music technology in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (75%).
University of Rochester awarded 3 master’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
University of Rochester awarded 1 master’s degree in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
University of Rochester conferred 1 master’s completion in musicology and ethnomusicology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rochester awarded 37 doctoral degrees in music.
University of Rochester is among the very best schools in the country for music at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at University of Rochester were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Rochester awarded 23 doctoral completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (39%).
University of Rochester conferred 5 doctoral degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
University of Rochester granted 4 doctoral completions in musicology and ethnomusicology in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
University of Rochester granted 3 doctoral degrees in conducting in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
University of Rochester conferred 1 doctoral completion in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
University of Rochester granted 1 doctoral completion in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rochester handed out 4 graduate certificate degrees in music.
University of Rochester has not been ranked for music at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of music graduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of music graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Rochester were Asian. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a graduate certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Rochester awarded 4 graduate certificate degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (25%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Rochester. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 143 |