by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at City. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #19 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks City highly for music, coming in at #281 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 281 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 20 of 33 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 48 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level available for music at City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY City College awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in music.
City holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 19 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 46 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 260 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at City, music graduates take on a median debt of $20,000 in student loans. This is higher than $13,389, the typical median for all majors at City.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at City are White. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY City College with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
City conferred 12 bachelor’s completions in music technology in the most recent reporting year — 8% to women and 92% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
City conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (20%).
Graduate study is also available at City. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 4 |