by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Rochester. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Rochester among the top schools in the country for music, placing at #261 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 261 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 19 of 33 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 45 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at University of Rochester, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Master’s | 79 |
| Doctoral | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rochester handed out 143 bachelor’s degrees in music.
University of Rochester is in the top 5% of the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 18 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 45 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 259 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Rochester report a median salary of $34,301 a year. This is lower than $78,550, the median for all majors at University of Rochester.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Rochester, music students accumulate a median of $26,769 in student loans. This is higher than $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
Learn more about University of Rochester tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 59% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 14 |
University of Rochester granted 113 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%).
University of Rochester granted 15 bachelor’s completions in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
University of Rochester granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Rochester. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 79 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 4 |
