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Music Schools in New York

1,070 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Music is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in New York

Music majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 811
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 162
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 162
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 162
Post-Master’s Certificate 97
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 97

Gender Distribution

In New York, a music major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 35.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.3%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Music Grads in New York

In this state, there are 98,750 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in New York

In this state, music grads earn an average of $82,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,500.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
939 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,111. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 28% of the teachers are full time.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. 65% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

The New School

New York
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. 20% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
961 Total Students

In their early career, Juilliard grads earn an average salary of $31,676. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,340. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,975 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. 38% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Brooklyn College.

#7

Queens College

Queens
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,538 a year. 41% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, The Graduate Center grads earn an average salary of $51,575. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Music Careers in NY

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Musicians and Singers 13% $0
Music Directors and Composers 11% $53,020
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Sound Engineering Technicians 2% $68,430

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Fine & Studio Arts 721
Design & Applied Arts 380
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 295
Drama & Theater Arts 266
Arts & Media Management 187
Other Visual Art 149
Dance 37
General Visual & Performing Arts 30

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