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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Manhattan School of Music ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Manhattan School of Music was ranked #51 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Manhattan School of Music handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 132 students received their master’s degree in music from Manhattan School of Music. This makes it the #3 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Manhattan School of Music go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,620 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,982 for all music students.
Graduates of the master's music program at Manhattan School of Music make a median salary of $19,385. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Manhattan School of Music, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at Manhattan School of Music is $1,189 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Manhattan School of Music.
Of the 86 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Manhattan School of Music in 2021, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Manhattan School of Music with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 46 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 132 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Manhattan School of Music in 2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Manhattan School of Music with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 85 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
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