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. We've also included details on how SUNY New Paltz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #30 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 298 |
| Best Music Schools | 311 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,406 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from SUNY New Paltz in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
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