Music at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you plan to study Music, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 74 music degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Studying Online at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Music program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 73 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #8 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 423 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #318 of 421 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 73 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #8 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 423 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #318 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Students who complete Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Music program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,012 |
| 2 years | $31,839 |
| 3 years | $35,919 |
| 4 years | $34,223 |
| 5 years | $46,231 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Music graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick take home a median $34,223, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Music graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Music graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.
Program-wide, Music graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 46% women (34) and 54% men (40).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 35 bachelor’s music graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 46% were women (16) and 54% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 16 master’s music graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 25% were women (4) and 75% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Music master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 3 doctoral music degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Music doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick
The Music program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 11 |
| Music Performance | 63 |
Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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.