2025 Best Jazz Studies Schools in New York
7
Colleges in New York
172
Jazz Degrees Awarded
Jazz Studies is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #544 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Jazz Studies Schools in New York ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 172 degrees in jazz studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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Featured Jazz Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Choosing a Great Jazz Studies School
Your choice of jazz studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Jazz Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Jazz Studies Rankings by Degree Level
The jazz school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Jazz Studies Schools in New York.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
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Featured Jazz Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MBA in Music Business
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
Learn More
Best Schools for Jazz Studies in New York
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the jazz degree levels they offer.
Top New York Schools in Jazz
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NY
Every student pursuing a degree in jazz studies has to take a look at University of Rochester. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Rochester. A Best Colleges rank of #82 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Rochester is a great university overall.
There were about 14 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Rochester in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
The Juilliard School is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in jazz studies. Located in the city of New York, Juilliard is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
There were approximately 10 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at Juilliard in the most recent year we have data available.
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Masters
Degree Type
MBA in Music Business
Program Name
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
50
Jazz Degrees Awarded
The New School is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in jazz studies. Located in the city of New York, New School University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #197 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means New School University is a great school overall.
There were approximately 50 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at New School University in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NY
49
Jazz Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Manhattan School of Music if you wish to pursue a degree in jazz studies. Located in the city of New York, Manhattan School of Music is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
There were about 49 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at Manhattan School of Music in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In NY
Located in the suburb of Purchase, Purchase College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 53rd out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were about 13 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at Purchase College in the most recent year we have data available.
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