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. Also, learn how Purchase College ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Music Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in music from Purchase College. This makes it the #119 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 Purchase College is $17,887. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, music students borrow a median amount of $51,917 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 Purchase College is $646 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purchase College paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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 | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Purchase College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purchase College. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Purchase College 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 Purchase College Online Learning page.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from Purchase College make a median salary of $27,250 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a master's degree in music from Purchase College. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Purchase College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 149 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 65 |
| Dance | 56 |
| Arts & Media Management | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
