by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Manhattan School of Music ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Manhattan School of Music is in the top 10% of the country for music. Specifically, it ranked #405 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #34 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 33 |
| Best Value Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 33 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 33 |
| Best Value Music Schools in New York | 33 |
| College Major Best Value | 33 |
| College Major Best Value | 33 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 34 |
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 34 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 34 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 34 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 34 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 34 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Manhattan School of Music handed out 85 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Manhattan School of Music go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,545 a year. This is above $28,024, the median for all majors at Manhattan School of Music.
To complete a bachelor’s at Manhattan School of Music, music graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $27,000, the typical median for all majors at Manhattan School of Music.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,850 | $55,750 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
Learn more about Manhattan School of Music tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 51% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Manhattan School of Music are Non-Resident Alien. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Manhattan School of Music with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of music master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of music master’s degree graduates at Manhattan School of Music are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Manhattan School of Music with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 140 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at Manhattan School of Music were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Manhattan School of Music with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Manhattan School of Music.
The music program at Manhattan School of Music breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Voice and Opera | 95 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 93 |
| Stringed Instruments | 69 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 43 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 21 |
| Brass Instruments | 15 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 10 |
| Conducting | 5 |
| Percussion Instruments | 2 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 |
Manhattan School of Music granted 95 degrees in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (55%).
Manhattan School of Music granted 93 degrees in keyboard instruments recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (85%).
Manhattan School of Music awarded 69 degrees in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (64%).
Manhattan School of Music awarded 43 completions in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 12% to women and 88% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (56%).
Manhattan School of Music granted 21 degrees in woodwind instruments recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
Manhattan School of Music awarded 15 degrees in brass instruments in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
Manhattan School of Music awarded 10 completions in music theory and composition recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (60%).
Manhattan School of Music granted 5 degrees in conducting recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Manhattan School of Music awarded 2 degrees in percussion instruments in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Manhattan School of Music conferred 1 completion in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).