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. Also, learn how Purchase College ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in music from Purchase College. This makes it the #119 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purchase College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,344 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,982 for all music students.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Purchase College make a median salary of $23,651 a year. 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 Purchase College, music students borrow a median amount of $22,179 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at Purchase College is $646 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Purchase College.
The music program at Purchase College awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in music from Purchase College. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 151 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 61 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 54 |
| Arts & Media Management | 47 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
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