Music Schools
In New York City, New York
In New York City, there are 13 music schools where music faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the music academic community in New York City, and the future trends. Academia in music includes music training at the following levels:
- Music Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Music
- Masters degree in Music
- PhD degree in Music
Statistics
Professional Trends
New York City Vs. New York Music Employment
| New York City | 7,060 |
| New York | 10,870 |
Exactly 7,060 of New York's 10,870 music professionals work in New York City. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of music professionals in New York City has grown by 6%. As the number of music professionals in New York City has increased, overall employment in New York City has also increased.
New York City Vs. New York Music employment growth
| 10,250 | 9,280 | 9,940 | 10,570 | 10,870 |
| 6,680 | 5,890 | 6,420 | 6,930 | 7,060 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: New York City
Music VS. All professions salaries in New York City
| $56,890 | $50,000 | $50,760 | $71,830 | $85,750 |
| $50,840 | $52,790 | $54,850 | $56,250 | $57,170 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Music in New York City
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in New York City
Salaries for music professionals in New York City have increased. In 2010 New York City music professionals earned an average yearly salary of $85,750. Four years earlier in 2006, music professionals in New York City made an average salary of $56,890 per year. The growth in the salary of music professionals in New York City is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Music professionals in New York City
10th percentile |
$23,460 |
25th percentile |
$34,680 |
50th percentile |
$62,440 |
75th percentile |
$94,050 |
90th percentile |
$125,660 |
Music professionals make a median salary of $62,440 per year in New York City. The 10% of music professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $23,460 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 436% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Music professionals and related professions in New York City
Art |
$72,940 |
Music Production |
$79,618 |
Music |
$85,750 |
Liberal Arts |
$106,100 |
New York City music professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Music schools in New York City
Many of New York City's music professionals are graduates of one of the 13 accredited music schools in the city.
Music Programs Offered In New York City
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
19 |
master |
19 |
doctor |
12 |
Certificate |
10 |
| Total | 60 |
There are a total of 60 degree and certificate programs in music offered by New York City's music schools.
Student Completed Music Degrees In New York City
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
478 |
master |
552 |
doctor |
64 |
Certificate |
90 |
| Total | 1,184 |
Approximately 1,184 students completed music courses in 2010.