by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Harvard ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The music major at Harvard is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Music. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harvard University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 157% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in music from Harvard. This makes it the #133 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Harvard paid an average of $1,696 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,269 | $54,269 |
| Fees | $4,807 | $4,807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,374 | $20,374 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,255 | $6,255 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Harvard. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Harvard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Harvard does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Harvard Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in music from Harvard. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Harvard are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Harvard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 98 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 42 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 12 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 4 |
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