by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in music at Hunter. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Hunter among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #155 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 155 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 11 of 35 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 of 73 |
The following degree levels are offered in music at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Hunter College awarded 13 master’s degrees in music.
Hunter ranks competitively among schools offering music at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 6 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 79 |
Among recent graduates, 69% of music master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Hunter were White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Hunter granted 13 master’s completions in music history, literature, and theory in the most recent reporting year — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Hunter. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 15 |