by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, Columbia came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in music from Columbia. This makes it the #145 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #35 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 music majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in 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 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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of music master's degrees went to men and 73% went to 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 98 |
| Other Visual Art | 90 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 75 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
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