Music at Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Columbia University in the City of New York graduates compare to all programs nationally
Columbia University in the City of New York graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 71th percentile of all music bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Music bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (61 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $32,924 | — | — | — |
| CUNY Hunter College | $33,384 | $29,028 | — | — |
| The College of Saint Rose | $26,060 | $31,616 | $26,717 | 1.03 |
| Five Towns College | $25,315 | $30,618 | $27,750 | 1.10 |
| New York University | $24,398 | $18,612 | $25,000 | 1.02 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $23,902 | $40,627 | $27,000 | 1.13 |
| National Median | $26,036 | — | $26,000 | 1.00 |
Other Music Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $7,382 | $33,384 | — |
| The College of Saint Rose Albany | $37,452 | $26,060 | $26,717 |
| Five Towns College Dix Hills | $29,950 | $25,315 | $27,750 |
| New York University New York | $60,438 | $24,398 | $25,000 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam | $8,712 | $23,902 | $27,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia University in the City of New York, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.