Music Education at Boston University
If you are interested in studying Music Education, take a look at what Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University is located in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 83 music education degrees were awarded at Boston University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston University
Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Music Education Rankings at Boston University
Rankings can help you compare Boston University’s Music Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #290 of 332 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #290 of 332 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #290 of 332 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Music Education graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Music Education graduates at Boston University are 55% women (46) and 45% men (37).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at Boston University
Of the 4 bachelor’s music education degrees awarded at Boston University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 23%.*
Music Education Master’s Program at Boston University
Of the 46 master’s music education graduates at Boston University, 61% were women (28) and 39% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 13% of Music Education master’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 21%.*
Music Education Doctoral Program at Boston University
Of the 28 doctoral music education graduates at Boston University, 54% were women (15) and 46% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 11% of Music Education doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Education Graduates
Students who finish Music Education program at Boston University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Music Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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