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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general music majors, Columbia came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in general music. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in general music from Columbia. This makes it the #58 most popular school for general music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in general music in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general music majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in general music from Columbia in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in general music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general music from Columbia. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in general music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Theory & Composition | 6 |
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