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Music at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

If you are interested in studying Music, consider the program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is located in New York, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 music degrees were awarded at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.

Online & Distance Learning at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Many students take online classes at CUNY Graduate School and University Center. Among 9,536 students, 5,255 (55%) studied exclusively online and 567 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Graduate School and University Center’s Music program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#5 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#16 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#95 of 423

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#5 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#16 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#95 of 423

Earnings for Music Graduates from CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Students who complete CUNY Graduate School and University Center’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,185
2 years	$55,964

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Music graduates at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at CUNY Graduate School and University Center are 45% women (9) and 55% men (11).

Music Master’s Program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Of the 8 master’s music degrees awarded at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Music master’s degree recipients at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, higher than the national average of 23%.*

Music Doctoral Program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Among the 12 doctoral music graduates at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 17% of Music doctoral degree recipients at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, above the national average of 17%.*

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

This Music program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	14
Music Performance	6

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Graduates of the Music program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Music graduates, 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.