by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Carnegie Mellon ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, Carnegie Mellon came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Certificate Schools | 2 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Music Schools | 8 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in music from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #36 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Carnegie Mellon was $865 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,260 | $62,260 |
| Fees | $1,014 | $1,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,468 | $17,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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The music program at Carnegie Mellon awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Carnegie Mellon music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Carnegie Mellon make a median salary of $23,278 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 39 students who earned a master's degree in Music from Carnegie Mellon in 2021-2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 72 |
| Arts & Media Management | 53 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 46 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
