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88%

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$7,593

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Music Degree

The music program at CUNY York College prepares students to become a performing musician, music educator, composer, theorist, musicologist, or a professional in another musical field. The program focuses on learning to play music as well as music history, theory, and composition. Program courses include: performance, music history and literature, composition, music theory, arts management, and conducting. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer music degrees.

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CUNY York College (York)

2 Court Square, Long Island City, NY

CUNY York College is a public institution that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jamaica, NY, in a predominantly urban area. CUNY York College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 7,800.

Areas of study available at CUNY York College include but are not limited to:

  • Psychology
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Public Administration And Social Services
  • Social Sciences
  • English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students at CUNY York College scored within the range of 820 to 985 on the SAT exam. York has an admissions rate of about 40 percent of which only 23 percent decided to enroll.

Tuition & fees at York vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 per year. Students at York may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division III)
  • Softball (NCAA Division III)
  • Swimming (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Music Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY York College offers a bachelor's degree program in music.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black2
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Music program at CUNY York College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Singers

Description

Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, singers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 720
      • Average Hourly Rate: $46.92
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 250
      • Average Hourly Rate: $39.42

      Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

      Admission Requirements & Details

      The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants York accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

      College Credits Accepted

      • Dual Credits
      • Life Experience Credits
      • AP Course Credits
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      Academics & Student Services

      Student Services

      To help students and recent graduates, CUNY York College may offer services to students like those listed below:

      • Distance learning
      • Night and weekend classes available
      • Career path counseling
      • Work study style employment
      • Employment search assistance
      • Day care

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      York is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

      • Basketball (City University of New York Ath Conf)
      • Soccer
      • Softball
      • Swimming
      • Tennis
      • Track and Field, Indoor
      • Track and Field, Outdoor
      • Track and Field, X-Country
      • Volleyball