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Music Theory & Composition at University of Rochester

4 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
We'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. We've also included details on how University of Rochester ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music composition.

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Music Theory & Composition Degrees Available at University of Rochester

University of Rochester Music Composition Rankings

University of Rochester was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music composition majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in New York.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Music Theory & Composition Doctor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Music Theory & Composition Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 6
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 7
Best Music Theory & Composition Graduate Degree Schools 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 12
Best Music Theory & Composition Schools 13
Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools 13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 13
Best Music Theory & Composition Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 15
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 17
Best Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Degree Schools 19
Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 19
Best Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 22
Best Music Theory & Composition Colleges for Veterans 24
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 27
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 33
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 35
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $0-$30k) 38
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 40
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 40
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 43
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 45
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 46
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $30-$48k) 47
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 47
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $48-$75k) 52
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 52
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income $75-$110k) 58
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 73
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 75
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 78
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (With Aid) 90
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Music Theory & Composition Graduates 90
Highest Paid Music Theory & Composition Graduates 92
Best Value Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) 92
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition 93

Popularity of Music Composition at University of Rochester

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in music theory & composition. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in music composition from University of Rochester. This makes it the #28 most popular school for music composition master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in music composition in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Music Composition Student Diversity at University of Rochester

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

University of Rochester Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program

All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music composition from University of Rochester in 2021 were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 1

University of Rochester Music Theory & Composition Master’s Program

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in music composition from University of Rochester in 2021 were men.

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

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music Performance 176
Jazz Studies 16
Musicology & Ethnomusicology 9
General Music 8
Conducting 8

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