by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Hunter ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #278 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #19 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hunter College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in music from Hunter. This makes it the #163 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hunter is $27,183. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,982 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Hunter College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Hunter. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in music from Hunter. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 165 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 46 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Dance | 19 |
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