by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purchase College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #20 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purchase College highly for music, placing at #293 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 293 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 21 of 33 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 52 of 70 |
The following degree levels are offered in music at Purchase College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, SUNY at Purchase College awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Purchase College holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 20 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 51 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 274 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Purchase College earn a median of $26,492 a year. This is lower than $35,596, the median for all majors at Purchase College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purchase College, music students borrow a median amount of $22,179 in student loans. This is lower than $23,572, the typical median for all majors at Purchase College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,320 |
| Fees | $1,946 | $1,946 |
Read more about Purchase College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Purchase College were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY at Purchase College with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Purchase College conferred 15 bachelor’s completions in jazz/jazz studies recently — 13% to women and 87% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Purchase College awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 23% to women and 77% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
Purchase College conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Purchase College conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in voice and opera recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Purchase College. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 7 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Music | 3 |
