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Best Schools for Jazz Studies in New York
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall jazz studies education in New York.
Top Schools in Jazz Studies
The New School tops our 2026 ranking of the best jazz studies schools. Set in the city of New York, The New School is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 51 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at The New School in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, jazz studies degree recipients from The New School generally make around $15,510. The New School graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans.
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University Of Rochester is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in jazz studies, ranking #2. University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 jazz studies degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, jazz studies degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $27,409. Typical student debt for the program is $26,769.
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Cuny Queens College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in jazz studies, ranking #3. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a very large public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 13 jazz studies degrees were awarded at Cuny Queens College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, jazz studies degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $27,902. Cuny Queens College graduates carry a median of $12,157 in student loans.
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Suny At Purchase College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in jazz studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Purchase. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 jazz studies degrees were awarded at Suny At Purchase College in the most recent year. Graduates of the jazz studies program make about $22,569 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,179.
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The Juilliard School came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best jazz studies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 17 jazz studies degrees were awarded at The Juilliard School in the most recent year. Graduates of the jazz studies program make about $14,101 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Manhattan School Of Music landed the #6 spot for jazz studies this year. Located in the city of New York, Manhattan School Of Music is a small private not-for-profit university. Manhattan School Of Music graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 43 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at Manhattan School Of Music in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, jazz studies degree recipients from Manhattan School Of Music generally make around $18,441. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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