by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Yale University ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Yale University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Yale University report a median salary of $38,234 a year. This is below $119,690, the median for all majors at Yale University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,950 | $67,250 |
Read more about Yale University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 50% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Yale University were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 62% of music master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at Yale University are White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at Yale University are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at Yale University.
The music program at Yale University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Stringed Instruments | 33 |
| Music Performance, General | 29 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 19 |
| Voice and Opera | 13 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 5 |
| Conducting | 2 |
Yale University granted 33 degrees in stringed instruments in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (48%).
Yale University granted 29 degrees in music performance, general recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
Yale University granted 19 degrees in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 32% to women and 68% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (58%).
Yale University awarded 13 completions in voice and opera in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
Yale University conferred 5 completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Yale University awarded 2 completions in conducting recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).