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Music Theory & Composition at New York University

Music Theory & Composition at New York University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music Theory & Composition, consider the program at New York University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

New York University is located in New York, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 64 music theory & composition graduations were recorded at New York University.

Studying Online at New York University

Online coursework is an option at New York University. Among 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Music Theory & Composition graduates at New York University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Music Theory & Composition graduates at New York University are 47% women (30) and 53% men (34).

Music Theory & Composition Bachelor’s Program at New York University

Among the 22 bachelor’s music theory & composition degrees awarded at New York University, 45% were women (10) and 55% were men (12).

New York University gender breakdown of Music Theory & Composition Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Theory & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at New York University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Theory & Composition majors at New York University

Minority students account for 27% of Music Theory & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at New York University, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Music Theory & Composition Master’s Program at New York University

Among the 42 master’s music theory & composition graduates at New York University, 48% were women (20) and 52% were men (22).

New York University gender breakdown of Music Theory & Composition Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Theory & Composition master’s degree recipients at New York University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 4
Asian 6
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 19
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music Theory & Composition majors at New York University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Music Theory & Composition master’s degree recipients at New York University, above the national average of 22%.*

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

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Theory & Composition Graduates

Graduates of the Music Theory & Composition program at New York University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Music Theory & Composition majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Music Directors and Composers $66,915
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983

References

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