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Music at Fordham University

If you are interested in studying Music, consider the program at Fordham University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Fordham University sits in Bronx, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 9 music degrees were awarded at Fordham University.

Studying Online at Fordham University

Many students take online classes at Fordham University. Among 16,150 students, 1,147 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,403 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Fordham University

Use these rankings to compare Fordham University’s Music program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Music graduates at Fordham University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Music graduates at Fordham University are 44% women (4) and 56% men (5).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Fordham University

Among the 9 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Fordham University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Fordham University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 33% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Fordham University, below the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Music Concentrations at Fordham University

The Music program at Fordham University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	9

Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates

Graduates of the Music program at Fordham University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Musicians and Singers	$96,571
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio	$87,328
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Music Directors and Composers	$66,915
Sound Engineering Technicians	$66,427
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$46,983

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.