Graduate Music Programs at Rider University

Here is an overview of the graduate program in music at Rider University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

• Rankings
• Available Degrees
• Master’s Degrees
• Undergraduate Study

Rider University Graduate Music Rankings

College Factual ranks Rider University highly for music, ranked #207 out of 425 schools nationally.

Graduate Music Degrees at Rider University

Here is each degree level offered in music at Rider University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Rider University Music Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rider University awarded 30 master’s degrees in music.

Master’s Rankings

Rider University ranks competitively among schools offering music at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 33% of music master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.

The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Rider University were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a master’s in music.

Music Pedagogy (Master’s)

Rider University granted 21 master’s completions in music pedagogy recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).

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Conducting (Master’s)

Rider University conferred 6 master’s degrees in conducting in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).

Voice and Opera (Master’s)

Rider University awarded 2 master’s completions in voice and opera recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).

Keyboard Instruments (Master’s)

Rider University granted 1 master’s completion in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).

Undergraduate Study in Music at Rider University

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Rider University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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