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Music Education at University of Colorado Boulder

Music Education at University of Colorado Boulder

If you are interested in studying Music Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Colorado Boulder sits in Boulder, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 music education degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Studying Online at University of Colorado Boulder

Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Music Education Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Boulder’s Music Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 9
Best Value Colorado #4 of 4
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #18 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 154
Best Value Nationwide #213 of 332

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 9
Best Value Colorado #4 of 4
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #18 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 154
Best Value Nationwide #213 of 332

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Music Education graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Music Education graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 67% women (18) and 33% men (9).

Music Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 12 bachelor’s music education degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Music Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Education majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 17% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Music Education Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 15 master’s music education degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Music Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Education majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Minority students account for 20% of Music Education master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Music Education Graduates

Those who complete Music Education program at University of Colorado Boulder pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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

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