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University of Pittsburgh
Overview
University of Pittsburgh / Department of Music is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Composition and theory | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Ethnomusicology | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Music | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Historical musicology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Jazz studies |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 8 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 1 foreign language (2 for musicology) |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53
Applied
12
Accepted
5
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 5th | January 5th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Samples of work, 3 letters of reference, minimum GPA of 3.0, bachelor's degree |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 90 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 5 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
39
Total Graduate Students
30%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.13% |
| White or Caucasian | 53% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 5.13% |
Gender
Male (64%)
Female (35%)
Faculty
18
Total faculty
Full-time - 13
Part-time - 5
Male (11)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Composition and theory, ethnomusicology, musicology, jazz studies |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
4337 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
United States
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
United States
Contact
Dr. Deane L. Root
Professor/Chair/Director of Graduate Admissions
Email: dlr@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7775
Fax: 412-624-4186
Professor/Chair/Director of Graduate Admissions
Email: dlr@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7775
Fax: 412-624-4186
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