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. Also, learn how Syracuse ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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Syracuse is in the top 10% of the country for music. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 373 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Music Schools | 29 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in music from Syracuse. 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 Syracuse is $18,574. 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 Syracuse was $2,669 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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The music program at Syracuse awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 music majors earned their master's degree from Syracuse. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 115 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 64 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 61 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 60 |
| Arts & Media Management | 46 |
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