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. In addition, we cover how University of Rochester ranks in comparison to other schools with music programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for music majors, University of Rochester came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Music Schools | 10 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rochester handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 66 students received their master’s degree in music from University of Rochester. This makes it the #17 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 46 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Music majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Rochester go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $14,310 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,036 for all music students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at University of Rochester is $783 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Rochester was $1,970 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,150 | $63,150 |
| Fees | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,924 | $18,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 |
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Of the 128 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Rochester, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Rochester are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the University of Rochester 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 University of Rochester Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's music program at University of Rochester make a median salary of $18,056. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,974.
The music program at University of Rochester awarded 67 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rochester with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Rochester.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
| Other Visual Art | 6 |
| Dance | 5 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
| Arts & Media Management | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
