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Music Schools in New York

2,351 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Music is the 35th most popular major out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,120
Master’s Degree 811
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 162
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 162
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 162
Associate Degree 134
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 97
Post-Master’s Certificate 97
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.6%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Music Grads in New York

There are 98,750 people in the state and 1,213,230 people in the nation working in music jobs.

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Wages for Music Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $82,030, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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

252 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
939 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $25,859 after graduation. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

93% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,340. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

The New School

New York
236 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,676 after graduation. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 92% of students get financical aid.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#6

Ithaca College

Ithaca
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, Ithaca grads earn an average salary of $48,422.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. This public school has an average net price of $16,119. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#8

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. Graduates earn an average $43,178 after graduation.

#9

Queens College

Queens
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

A typical student attending QC will pay a net price of $3,469. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#10

Purchase College

Purchase
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Purchase College. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,644 a year.

Music Careers in NY

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Musicians and Singers 13% $0
Music Directors and Composers 11% $53,020
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Sound Engineering Technicians 2% $68,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Design & Applied Arts 4,391
Fine & Studio Arts 3,302
Drama & Theater Arts 2,542
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 2,001
Arts & Media Management 688
General Visual & Performing Arts 593
Dance 351
Other Visual Art 344

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