Music at The New School
If you plan to study Music, you may want to check out the program at The New School. Get started with the following essential facts.
The New School sits in New York, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 240 music degrees were granted at The New School.
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Online Class Availability at The New School
Many students take online classes at The New School. Among 9,068 students, 205 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,454 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at The New School
Use these rankings to compare The New School’s Music program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #19 of 35 |
| Best Value | New York | #34 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #71 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 423 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #421 of 421 |
Earnings for Music Graduates from The New School
Graduates of The New School’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 | $17,479 |
| 2 years | $18,815 |
| 3 years | $22,871 |
| 4 years | $28,567 |
| 5 years | $30,148 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Music graduates from The New School report median earnings of $28,567, compared with $52,512 for all The New School graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Music graduates from The New School comes in at $24,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Music graduates at The New School, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Music graduates at The New School are 48% women (115) and 52% men (125).
Music Bachelor’s Program at The New School
Among the 101 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at The New School, 36% were women (36) and 64% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at The New School.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 28 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at The New School, below the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at The New School
Of the 117 master’s music degrees awarded at The New School, 56% were women (65) and 44% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at The New School.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 74 |
Minority students account for 18% of Music master’s degree recipients at The New School, 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 The New School
The Music program at The New School offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music History | 12 |
| Music Performance | 71 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 20 |
| Conducting | 2 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 52 |
| Voice Performance | 31 |
| Jazz Studies | 51 |
| Stringed Instruments | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Music Graduates
Those who complete Music program at The New School work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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