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 #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Music Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rider University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $20,727. This is less than $26,036, which is the national median of all music majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rider, music students borrow a median amount of $61,225 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,145 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rider paid an average of $924 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,700 | $37,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,730 | $16,730 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 45 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from Rider in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Rider 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 Rider Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Rider make a median salary of $33,158 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
Of the 19 music students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Rider, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Rider University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 9 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
