Below are the key facts about graduate study in music at Purchase College. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purchase College highly for music, placing at #296 out of 425 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 296 of 425 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 23 of 35 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 54 of 73 |
The following degree levels are offered in music at Purchase College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, SUNY at Purchase College awarded 7 master’s degrees in music.
Purchase College has not been ranked for music at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 86% of music master’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at Purchase College are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY at Purchase College with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, SUNY at Purchase College conferred 3 professional certificate degrees in music.
Purchase College is not yet ranked for music at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in music from Purchase College identified as men.
The majority of music professional certificate degree graduates at Purchase College are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY at Purchase College with a professional certificate in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purchase College conferred 3 professional certificate degrees in music performance, general recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Purchase College. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Music | 41 |