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Best Music Schools in New York
Top Music programs in New York ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 15
Avg major earnings: $52,396
Top Music Programs in New York
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University #45 national | N/A |
| 2 | Syracuse University #106 national | N/A |
| 3 | NYU #153 national | $18,612 |
| 4 | University of Rochester #184 national | $27,441 |
| 5 | CUNY Hunter College #185 national | $29,028 |
| 6 | State University of New York at New Paltz #295 national | N/A |
| 7 | Ithaca College #304 national | $41,583 |
| 8 | Hofstra University #319 national | $41,288 |
| 9 | State University of New York at Cortland #327 national | N/A |
| 10 | CUNY City College #389 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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