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    Music MA

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    Minneapolis, USMAIn-person2 years
    $72,420.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    48%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    23
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $72,420.

    About the program

    The program offers emphases in composition, music therapy, musicology/ethnomusicology, theory, and global creative studies. It emphasizes writing and research skills to balance knowledge and interests in music.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $72,420 across 30 required credits.
    Is Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities reports an acceptance rate of approximately 48%.
    How large is the Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cohort?
    Music MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities typically enrolls around 23 students per cohort.