by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how The Catholic University of America ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The Catholic University of America is in the top 10% of the country for music. Specifically, it ranked #128 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District Of Columbia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The Catholic University of America awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The Catholic University of America earn a median of $35,385 a year. This is below $73,599, the median for all majors at The Catholic University of America.
To complete a bachelor’s at The Catholic University of America, music students accumulate a median of $24,625 in student loans. This is lower than $25,765, the typical median for all majors at The Catholic University of America.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,040 | $56,930 |
| Fees | $1,448 | $1,448 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at The Catholic University of America are White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Catholic University of America with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of music master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at The Catholic University of America are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Catholic University of America with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at The Catholic University of America are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Catholic University of America with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the music majors at The Catholic University of America.
The music program at The Catholic University of America breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 16 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 7 |
| Music Pedagogy | 6 |
| Voice and Opera | 6 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 |
| Conducting | 1 |
The Catholic University of America granted 16 completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
The Catholic University of America granted 7 degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
The Catholic University of America granted 6 degrees in music pedagogy in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
The Catholic University of America granted 6 degrees in voice and opera recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
The Catholic University of America awarded 3 completions in music theory and composition recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
The Catholic University of America conferred 1 degree in conducting in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).