New Jersey · Music

Best Music institutions in New Jersey, ranked by earnings

The Music program falls under the field of Visual and Performing Arts, focusing on the study and performance of music. It caters to students interested in various aspects of music, including performance, theory, and history, allowing them…

Institutions
21
offering CIP 50.09
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
642
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$26,621
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
11
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,844
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Musicians and Singers
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Rutgers University - Camden
Camden Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,707367%$26,000
2Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,7077484%$26,000
3Rutgers University - Newark
Newark Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,707164%$26,000
4Rowan University
Glassboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,7818367%$26,500
5Montclair State University
Montclair Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,97712365%$27,000
6William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,6216844%$26,875
7Monmouth University
West Long Branch Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$24,5632472%$28,514$26,411
8Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah Public · Bachelor's degree
$23,1273570%$23,541
9Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$21,6232287%$34,827$27,000
10Rider University
Lawrenceville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$20,7277861%$23,844$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.1%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~19,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
typically No formal educational credential

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What Musicians and Singers earn in New Jersey

Jobs in New Jersey
690
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Music programs in New Jersey.

Which Music program in New Jersey has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Rutgers University - Camden tops the list at $36,707. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Music program?+

The Music program falls under the field of Visual and Performing Arts, focusing on the study and performance of music. It caters to students interested in various aspects of music, including performance, theory, and history, allowing them…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, monitoring, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Musicians and Singers?+

The national job outlook is about +1.1% growth with around 19,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A No formal educational credential is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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