by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at New York University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates New York University among the top schools in the country for music, ranked #33 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 33 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 2 of 33 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in music at New York University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 154 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Professional Certificate | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New York University awarded 100 bachelor’s degrees in music.
New York University is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from New York University report a median salary of $28,534 a year. This is lower than $96,730, the median for all majors at New York University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at New York University, music graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,897, the typical median for all majors at New York University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,770 | $62,796 |
Read more about New York University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 39% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at New York University are White. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 10 |
New York University conferred 66 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
New York University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at New York University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 154 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 6 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Music | 12 |
