by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Hofstra ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at Hofstra was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #20 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 223 |
| Best Music Schools | 224 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hofstra University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hofstra go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $15,592 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Hofstra paid an average of $1,825 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,335 | $54,335 |
| Fees | $1,115 | $1,115 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,720 | $17,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from Hofstra. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hofstra are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Hofstra 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 Hofstra Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Hofstra University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
