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. We've also included details on how Hunter ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #285 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #27 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best Music Schools | 285 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in music from Hunter. This makes it the #163 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 Hunter is $33,384. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Hunter paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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The music program at Hunter awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Hunter music bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hunter Online Learning page.
Of the 12 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Hunter, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 157 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Dance | 16 |
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