by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY Potsdam ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Potsdam was ranked #241 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #22 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 236 |
| Best Music Schools | 241 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in music from SUNY Potsdam. This makes it the #270 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,902 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY Potsdam was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,642 | $1,642 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,084 | $15,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,896 | $1,896 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from SUNY Potsdam. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Potsdam are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SUNY Potsdam 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 SUNY Potsdam Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in music from SUNY Potsdam in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at SUNY Potsdam.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts & Media Management | 19 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 18 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 12 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
| Dance | 6 |
