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 Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #48 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Music Schools | 48 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in music. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in music from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #67 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $36,707. 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 Rutgers New Brunswick is $592 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Music from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its music bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $36,928. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all music graduates with a master's is $29,974.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 music majors earned their master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 67 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Dance | 32 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 32 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
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