Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CCNY ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #288 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #28 in New York.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 275 |
Best Music Schools | 288 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in music from CCNY. This makes it the #253 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at CCNY is $19,145. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CCNY paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
Fees | $410 | $410 |
Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
On Campus Room and Board | $18,104 | $18,104 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from CCNY. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in music.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 7 |
Black or African American | 7 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 13 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 1 |
CCNY 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 CCNY Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from CCNY in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a master's in music.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at The City College of New York.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Fine & Studio Arts | 132 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 30 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.