Music bachelor's degree programs in New York
Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New York
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Hofstra UniversityHempstead · $26,500 federal debt$56,8472New York UniversityNew York · $25,000 federal debt$52,8413Ithaca CollegeIthaca · $27,000 federal debt$51,3384SUNY at FredoniaFredonia · $27,000 federal debt$45,7945CUNY City CollegeNew York · $20,000 federal debt$44,0586SUNY at Purchase CollegePurchase · $22,179 federal debt$41,9267State University of New York at OswegoOswego · Debt not reported$41,1228CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York · Debt not reported$39,6009SUNY College at PotsdamPotsdam · $27,000 federal debt$36,67710Five Towns CollegeDix Hills · $27,750 federal debt$36,157
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY
What related occupations pay in New York
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $98,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $72,380–$166,070
- State employment
- 14,920
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
27-2041Music Directors and Composers
- State median wage
- $82,930
- Middle 50% wage range
- $56,890–$140,230
- State employment
- 2,370
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 4,200
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $97,070
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,050–$131,980
- State employment
- 70,660
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
27-4014Sound Engineering Technicians
- State median wage
- $87,510
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,200–$129,460
- State employment
- 2,050
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hofstra University | Hempstead | $56,847 | $26,500 |
| 2 | New York University | New York | $52,841 | $25,000 |
| 3 | Ithaca College | Ithaca | $51,338 | $27,000 |
| 4 | SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia | $45,794 | $27,000 |
| 5 | CUNY City College | New York | $44,058 | $20,000 |
| 6 | SUNY at Purchase College | Purchase | $41,926 | $22,179 |
| 7 | State University of New York at Oswego | Oswego | $41,122 | Not available |
| 8 | CUNY Hunter College | New York | $39,600 | Not available |
| 9 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Potsdam | $36,677 | $27,000 |
| 10 | Five Towns College | Dix Hills | $36,157 | $27,750 |
| 11 | University of Rochester | Rochester | $34,888 | $26,769 |
| 12 | The New School | New York | $32,930 | $24,000 |
| 13 | The Juilliard School | New York | $32,842 | $25,000 |
| 14 | Manhattan School of Music | New York | $27,952 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Music in New York
What do Music bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $39,600 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,500 among the 12 programs reporting federal debt.
Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Hofstra University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.