Compare 9 Music Management. programs in New York. Average earnings: $44,420.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Music Management tells a different story. Across 9 programs in New York, earnings range from $28,160 to $62,966—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
The New School's Music Management program leads with graduates earning $62,966, well above the $44,420 state average. Syracuse University follows at $57,823, while Wagner College reaches $55,907—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. The New School graduates borrow $22,266 and face just a 7.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.35.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The New SchoolPrivate | $62,966 | 166 | $22,266 | Excellent | $57,040 | High |
| #2 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $57,823 | 40 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #3 | Wagner CollegePrivate | $55,907 | 22 | $25,000 | Good | $53,829 | High |
| #4 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $47,863 | 69 | $23,250 | Manageable | $46,275 | High |
| #5 | Suny OneontaPublic | $41,818 | 59 | $19,812 | Manageable | $24,845 | High |
| #6 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $37,714 | 48 | $21,067 | Challenging | $30,798 | High |
| #7 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | $36,899 | 19 | $24,250 | Challenging | $19,000 | High |
| #8 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $30,629 | 15 | $24,250 | High | $17,580 | High |
| #9 | Marymount Manhattan CollegePrivate | $28,160 | 17 | $25,750 | High | $84,946 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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