by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Rochester ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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University of Rochester is in the top 5% of the country for music. In particular, it placed #265 out of 363 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Rochester awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Rochester report a median salary of $34,301 a year. This is lower than $78,550, the median for all majors at University of Rochester.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Rochester, music students accumulate a median of $26,769 in student loans. This is higher than $21,517, the typical median for all majors at University of Rochester.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,276 | $65,870 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
Learn more about University of Rochester tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 59% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Rochester are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 49% of music master’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at University of Rochester were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master’s in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at University of Rochester were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a doctoral in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at University of Rochester.
The music program at University of Rochester includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 206 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 19 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 12 |
| Conducting | 7 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 5 |
| Music Technology | 4 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 |
University of Rochester awarded 206 completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
University of Rochester awarded 19 degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the most recent reporting year — 16% to women and 84% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
University of Rochester conferred 12 completions in music theory and composition recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
University of Rochester awarded 7 degrees in conducting recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
University of Rochester granted 5 completions in musicology and ethnomusicology recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
University of Rochester granted 4 degrees in music technology in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (75%).
University of Rochester granted 2 degrees in keyboard instruments in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).