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Jazz in New York

Jazz Schools in New York

175 students earned Jazz degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

A Jazz major is the 274th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Jazz Majors in New York

Jazz majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Master’s Degree 68
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, a jazz major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of jazz majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.3%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Jazz Grads in New York

There are 19,370 people in the state and 135,990 people in the nation working in jazz jobs.

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Wages for Jazz Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a jazz grad in the state is $99,870, compared to a typical salary of $82,560 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New York that offer jazz degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

The New School

New York
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at New School University. 19% of the teachers are full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $41,024. 27% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students get financical aid.

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#3

Queens College

Queens
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,921.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
939 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $51,067. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

A typical student attending CCNY will pay a net price of $3,434. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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#7

Purchase College

Purchase
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,598.

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#8

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,700. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

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#9

Ithaca College

Ithaca
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,552. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

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Jazz Careers in NY

Some of the careers jazz majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to jazz.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Music Performance 764
General Music 484
Keyboard Instruments 190
Music Theory & Composition 179
Voice Performance 144
Stringed Instruments 126
Other Music 69
Music History 52

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