by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Montclair State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Montclair State University among the top schools in the country for music, placing at #59 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 59 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in New Jersey | 5 of 12 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at Montclair State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Montclair State University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Montclair State University holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University earn a median of $39,961 a year. This is below $59,350, the median for all majors at Montclair State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Montclair State University, music graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,267, the typical median for all majors at Montclair State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,323 | $24,900 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
Read more about Montclair State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Montclair State University are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Montclair State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 13 |
