Below are the key facts about this program at Rider University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Rider University highly for music, ranked #210 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 210 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in New Jersey | 6 of 12 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 37 of 70 |
Here is each degree level offered in music at Rider University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rider University conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Rider University ranks competitively among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 5 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 40 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 236 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at Rider University report a median salary of $35,891 a year. This is below $62,159, the median for all majors at Rider University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Rider University, music students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,205, the typical median for all majors at Rider University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,000 | $39,700 |
| Fees | $1,420 | $1,420 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Rider University are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Rider University awarded 29 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
Rider University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in music history, literature, and theory recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
Rider University granted 3 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Rider University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 30 |