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. We've also included details on how NJCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #346 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #11 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 332 |
| Best Music Schools | 346 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in music from NJCU. 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 NJCU is $18,544. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NJCU paid an average of $823 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $459 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,785 | $24,702 |
| Fees | $186 | $186 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,274 | $16,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,808 | $4,808 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from NJCU. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the NJCU 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 NJCU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 music majors earned their master's degree from NJCU. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at New Jersey City University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 39 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |
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