by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Columbia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University as a strong choice for music, coming in at #116 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 116 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 5 of 33 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 18 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 18 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Columbia University holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Find out more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Columbia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 17 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Music | 1 |