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Best Colleges for Masters Degree in Music

52 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

52 Colleges
📍 New York
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 1–24 of 52 colleges in New York

New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York
🏛 Public Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 49%
Annual cost
$29,174/yr
Grad earnings
$74,502
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
31
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
🏛 Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 69.3%
Annual cost
$29,043/yr
Grad earnings
$70,814
SAT avg
1,298
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 69.9%
Annual cost
$66,162/yr
Grad earnings
$63,548
SAT avg
1,285
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Dec 1
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Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 69.9%
Annual cost
$66,162/yr
Grad earnings
$63,548
SAT avg
1,285
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 69.9%
Annual cost
$66,162/yr
Grad earnings
$63,548
SAT avg
1,285
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15
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Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 69.9%
Annual cost
$66,162/yr
Grad earnings
$63,548
SAT avg
1,285
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Music in New York?
52 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Music in New York, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Music in New York?
New York University leads with median graduate earnings of $82,509 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Music colleges in New York have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Stony Brook University, University at Buffalo. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Music programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Masters Degree in Music

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Musicians and Singers Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Music Directors and Composers Disc Jockeys, Except Radio Sound Engineering Technicians

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