by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. Also, learn how Ithaca ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, Ithaca came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Music Schools | 18 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ithaca College handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in music from Ithaca. This makes it the #76 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 Ithaca is $23,119. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at Ithaca is $539 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ithaca was $1,685 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,070 | $50,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,030 | $16,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,326 | $1,326 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Ithaca. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ithaca are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ithaca College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Ithaca 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 Ithaca Online Learning page.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from Ithaca in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ithaca College with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Ithaca College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 108 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 65 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 11 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
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