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. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #176 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in music from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #119 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 45 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #5 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 Stony Brook University.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from SUNY Stony Brook in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 14 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SUNY Stony Brook, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Stony Brook are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 47 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
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