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. In addition, we cover how Montclair State ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Music Schools | 101 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in music from Montclair State. 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 Montclair State is $27,977. This is higher than $26,036, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at Montclair State is $356 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $457 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Montclair State in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Montclair State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Montclair State 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 Montclair State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at Montclair State make a median salary of $54,350. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
Of the 26 students who earned a master's degree in Music from Montclair State in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 86 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 68 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 51 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
