by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Ithaca College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 29 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Ithaca College as a strong choice for music, ranked #121 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 121 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in New York | 6 of 33 |
| Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 of 70 |
Here is each degree level offered in music at Ithaca College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ithaca College conferred 62 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Ithaca College is in the top 10% of the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 6 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 118 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College earn a median of $41,755 a year. This is lower than $56,163, the median for all majors at Ithaca College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College, music students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,517, the typical median for all majors at Ithaca College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,610 | $52,616 |
Read more about Ithaca College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at Ithaca College were White. Roughly 74% of graduates 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Ithaca College granted 29 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
Ithaca College conferred 6 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
Ithaca College awarded 4 bachelor’s completions in jazz/jazz studies recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Graduate study is also available at Ithaca College. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 1 |
