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. Also, learn how William Paterson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #8 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from William Paterson University. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,365 a year. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, music students borrow a median amount of $26,875 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Paterson University of New Jersey with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of music master's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 60 |
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