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Music Theory & Composition at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

5 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
Here, 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 U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in music composition.

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Music Theory & Composition Degrees Available at U-M

U-M Music Composition Rankings

U-M is in the top 10% of the country for music composition. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 116 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Music Theory & Composition Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Music Theory & Composition Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Music Theory & Composition Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Music Theory & Composition Graduate Certificate Schools 1
Best Music Theory & Composition Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 4
Best Music Theory & Composition Doctor’s Degree Schools 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 4
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 5
Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools 5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 5
Best Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Degree Schools 6
Best Music Theory & Composition Graduate Degree Schools 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 6
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 7
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 8
Best Music Theory & Composition Schools 9
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 9
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 10
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 13
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 36
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 42
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 42
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 47
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 70
Highest Paid Music Theory & Composition Graduates 77
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 81

Popularity of Music Composition at U-M

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in music theory & composition. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in music composition from U-M. This makes it the #16 most popular school for music composition master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in music composition in 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

U-M Music Composition Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music composition majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

U-M Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 music composition majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in music composition.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

U-M Music Theory & Composition Master’s Program

Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in music composition from U-M in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in music composition.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Majors Similar to Music Composition

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music Performance 132
General Music 21
Music History 13
Conducting 6
Keyboard Instruments 6

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