Music
Bachelor's degree · The New School · New York, NY
$12,109Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$32,930Median earnings 4 years after
$23,875Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
111Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Music at The New School earn a median of $12,109 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $42,892 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,048–$58,755). Median debt is $23,000, about 190% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Music (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $33,384 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $32,924 | — |
| Five Towns College Dix Hills | $25,315 | $27,000 |
| New York University New York | $24,398 | $25,000 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam | $23,902 | $26,262 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca | $23,119 | $27,000 |
| SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia | $21,524 | $25,584 |
| CUNY City College New York | $19,145 | $21,637 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $18,574 | — |
| State University of New York at Cortland Cortland | $18,380 | — |
| SUNY at Purchase College Purchase | $17,887 | $20,379 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz | $17,406 | — |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $15,592 | $26,500 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $14,310 | $26,569 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Music graduates from The New School make?
The median salary is $12,109 one year after graduation and $23,875 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.