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Music Schools In New York

Music classes faculty can choose to work at one of 76 accredited music schools in New York. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the music academic community in New York, and the future trends in music training at the following levels:

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New York Vs. National Music Employment

New York	10,870
National	63,990

Of all of the music professionals in the country, nearly 17% are in the state of New York.

Employment Growth for Music professionals In New York

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
10,250	9,280	9,940	10,570	10,870

Yellow: Actual Values

In New York, the field of music is growing. In New York, 620 more music professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 6% growth in the field. This growth is slower than the national trend for music professionals which shows a 14% increase in the number of music professionals working around the nation.

Music VS. All Professions salaries in New York

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$26,985	$25,415	$25,610	$29,985	$31,140
$47,100	$51,120	$53,567	$54,837	$56,461

Light Blue: Music
Dark Yellow: All Professions

In New York, as the number of music professionals is growing, the salaries earned by music professionals are increasing. Music professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $26,985 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $31,140 in 2010.

Salary percentiles for Music professionals in New York

10th percentile	$10,510
25th percentile	$13,780
50th percentile	$22,320
75th percentile	$37,725
90th percentile	$59,825

Thus, music professionals' salaries grew by 13% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 469% pay differential between the highest paid music professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of music in New York.

Average Salaries for Music professionals and related professions in New York

Art	$70,104
Liberal Arts	$92,170
Music	$31,140
Music Production	$72,398

In New York, music professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Music programs available for each degree type for all schools in New York

associate	14
bachelor	115
master	68
doctor	28
Certificate	20
Total	245

The number of students graduating from the 76 accredited music schools in New York is increasing. In 2006 there were 2,376 music graduates from music courses in New York and in 2010 there were 2,448 graduates.

This represents a 3% increase in the number of music degree or certificate school graduates in New York state. A majority of these graduates, or 47%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in music.

Music Faculty Salaries in New York

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