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    Music Education - Summers Only (MM)

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    Rochester, USMAIn-person4 years
    $67,020.00
    Tuition
    over 48mo
    19%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    36
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester is a 36-credit, 4-year, in-person MA program based in Rochester, US. Tuition is $67,020.

    About the program

    The program covers core music education topics including measurement, research, techniques, internship, history, philosophy, and curriculum, plus electives, theory, and a field project for MA. It prepares practicing teachers for leadership through summer coursework with full-time faculty.

    Focus: both
    QS #11 Music
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall/Summer 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall/Summer 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Master’s degree (MA or MM): TOEFL iBT 88 (after Jan 21 2026) or 120 (before); Duolingo 120; IELTS 6.5; Cambridge 176
    IELTS
    required
    Min Master’s degree (MA or MM): IELTS 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester is $67,020 across 36 required credits.
    Is Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester online or in-person?
    Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester is offered in-person.
    How long does Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester take to complete?
    Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester is structured around 4 years and 36 credits.
    How competitive is Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester?
    Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester reports an acceptance rate of approximately 19%.
    What work-permit options follow Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester?
    Post-completion work rights for Music Education - Summers Only (MM) at University of Rochester: 12 months OPT (US)