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. In addition, we cover how Rider ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rider was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rider University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in music from Rider. This makes it the #113 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 Rider is $21,951. This is less than $24,982, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Rider make a median salary of $23,829 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rider, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at Rider is $657 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Rider University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from Rider. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of music master's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 20 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 20 |
| Arts & Media Management | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 3 |
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