by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in music at Longy School of Music. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Longy School of Music among the top schools in the country for music, coming in at #186 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 186 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 25 |
The following degree levels are offered in music at Longy School of Music, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 91 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, Longy School of Music of Bard College handed out 91 master’s degrees in music.
Longy School of Music holds a strong position among schools offering music at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 87 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of music master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Longy School of Music are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Longy School of Music of Bard College with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Longy School of Music awarded 30 master’s degrees in voice and opera recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (53%).
Longy School of Music awarded 18 master’s completions in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Longy School of Music awarded 18 master’s degrees in music performance, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (61%).
Longy School of Music awarded 10 master’s degrees in stringed instruments in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (70%).
Longy School of Music granted 6 master’s completions in woodwind instruments recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Longy School of Music awarded 5 master’s degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (60%).
Longy School of Music conferred 4 master’s degrees in brass instruments in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Longy School of Music of Bard College awarded 14 graduate certificate degrees in music.
Longy School of Music ranks competitively among schools offering music at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of music graduate certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of music graduate certificate degree graduates at Longy School of Music are Non-Resident Alien. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Longy School of Music of Bard College with a graduate certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Longy School of Music awarded 7 graduate certificate completions in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (71%).
Longy School of Music granted 4 graduate certificate completions in voice and opera recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (75%).
Longy School of Music conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in music theory and composition recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Longy School of Music conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in stringed instruments recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Longy School of Music awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in woodwind instruments in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Longy School of Music. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Music | 7 |