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. We've also included details on how New School University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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New School University is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The New School handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 109 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 104 students received their master’s degree in music from New School University. This makes it the #8 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from New School University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $12,109 a year. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at New School University is $544 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at New School University was $1,632 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.In State Out of State Tuition $54,995 $54,995 Fees $1,316 $1,316 Books and Supplies $1,300 $1,300 On Campus Room and Board $29,874 $29,874 On Campus Other Expenses $2,840 $2,840
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Of the 95 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from New School University in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The New School with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the New School University music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the New School University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at New School University make a median salary of $18,911. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
Of the 92 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from New School University in 2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The New School with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 60 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at The New School.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 668 |
| Arts & Media Management | 165 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 135 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 123 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 98 |
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