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Music in New York

Music Schools in New York

Jobs for Music Grads in New York

There are 104,170 people in the state and 1,242,330 people in the nation working in Music jobs.

Music Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Music Jobs in New York

In this state, Music grads earn an average of $106,282. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,206.

Music Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 16 colleges in New York offering Music degrees. Learn about the most popular 16 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $18,578 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 40% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $14,067 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,956 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,722 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 36%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#5

The New School

New York

Graduates earn a median salary of $26,730 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Ithaca College

Ithaca

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,574 a year. The school admits about 70% of applicants. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,412 after earning their degree at this institution. About 49% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $21,082 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,467 a year. The school admits about 69% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $75,228 a year. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,492 after earning their degree at this institution. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#12

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,734 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,231 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Undergrads from New York pay around $5,924 a year in tuition.

#15

Syracuse University

Syracuse

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,956 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

#16

CUNY City College

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,637 a year. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Music Careers in NY

Some of the careers Music majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 9% $46,983
Musicians and Singers 7% $96,571
Music Directors and Composers 6% $66,915
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Sound Engineering Technicians -1% $66,427
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio -3% $87,328

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Music.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Design & Applied Arts 38,798
Fine & Studio Arts 37,770
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 18,927
Drama & Theater Arts 16,640
General Visual & Performing Arts 7,225
Arts & Media Management 4,430
Dance 3,274
Other Visual Art 941

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