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Music at Syracuse University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, consider the program at Syracuse University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 music graduations were recorded at Syracuse University.

Online Class Availability at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Music Rankings at Syracuse University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#8 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#26 of 73
Best Value	New York	#32 of 34
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#68 of 71
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#141 of 423
Best Value	Nationwide	#406 of 421

Earnings for Music Graduates from Syracuse University

Graduates of Syracuse University’s Music program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,737

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at Syracuse University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Syracuse University are 42% women (14) and 58% men (19).

Music Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 15 bachelor’s music graduates at Syracuse University, 40% were women (6) and 60% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 13% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 34%.*

Music Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 18 master’s music degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 44% were women (8) and 56% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Music master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below 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 Syracuse University

This Music program at Syracuse University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Music	3
Music History	2
Music Performance	8
Music Theory & Composition	4
Conducting	4
Voice Performance	5
Music Technology	7

Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates

Students who finish Music program at Syracuse University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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.