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Music at Montclair State University

If you plan to study Music, consider the program at Montclair State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Montclair State University is located in Montclair, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 123 music degrees were granted at Montclair State University.

Studying Online at Montclair State University

Online coursework is an option at Montclair State University. Among 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Montclair State University

Rankings can help you compare Montclair State University’s Music program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#4 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#12 of 73
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#12 of 71
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#68 of 423
Best Value	Nationwide	#129 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from Montclair State University

Graduates of Montclair State University’s Music program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,985
2 years	$23,456
3 years	$32,283
4 years	$39,961
5 years	$47,270

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from Montclair State University earn a median of $39,961, compared with $59,350 for all Montclair State University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Music graduates from Montclair State University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at Montclair State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Montclair State University are 54% women (67) and 46% men (56).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Montclair State University

Of the 65 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Montclair State University, 45% were women (29) and 55% were men (36).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Montclair State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	6
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 40% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, above the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Montclair State University

Among the 45 master’s music degrees awarded at Montclair State University, 64% were women (29) and 36% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Montclair State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30
Hispanic / Latino	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Music master’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

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

More Specific Music Concentrations at Montclair State University

The Music program at Montclair State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	87
Music Performance	36

Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Those who complete Music program at Montclair State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Music majors, 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.