by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Music Schools | 31 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in music from Columbia. This makes it the #145 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,924 a year. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Columbia in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Columbia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of music master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Visual Art | 121 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 99 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 93 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 81 |
| Dance | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
