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, and more. In addition, we cover how Brooklyn College ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Brooklyn College was ranked #255 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
| Best Music Schools | 255 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brooklyn College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in music from Brooklyn College. This makes it the #33 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Brooklyn College paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $522 | $522 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 27 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Brooklyn College, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brooklyn College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Brooklyn College make a median salary of $16,996 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
The music program at Brooklyn College awarded 36 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Brooklyn College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brooklyn College with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Brooklyn College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 157 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 65 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
