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Music Schools in New Jersey

593 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Music is the 41st most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 433
Master’s Degree 95
Associate Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a music major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 63.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Music Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 33,130 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in New Jersey

Music grads earn an average of $73,320 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. 38% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Rider University

Lawrenceville
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

In their early career, Rider grads earn an average salary of $47,393. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at William Paterson University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.87 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,933 after earning their degree at this institution.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

In their early career, Ramapo College grads earn an average salary of $51,159. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $82,237 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,211. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Music Careers in NJ

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Sound Engineering Technicians 10% $47,510
Musicians and Singers 9% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 8% $75,310
Music Directors and Composers 5% $64,240
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Fine & Studio Arts 765
Design & Applied Arts 532
Drama & Theater Arts 210
General Visual & Performing Arts 180
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 179
Dance 92
Arts & Media Management 21
Other Visual Art 2

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