Compare 17 Music Management. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $41,165.
With top graduates earning $62,966, Music Management stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $22K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The New School's Music Management program leads with graduates earning $62,966, well above the $41,165 average across 17 Northeast programs. Syracuse follows at $57,823, proving that specialized programs can deliver strong outcomes regardless of overall school rankings. The $39K earnings spread demonstrates significant program-level variation.
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, making it the clear value leader for students.
| 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 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $49,376 | 9 | $26,130 | Manageable | $44,670 | High |
| #5 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $48,429 | 26 | $27,000 | Manageable | $54,414 | High |
| #6 | Berklee College Of MusicPrivate | $48,329 | 167 | $25,000 | Manageable | $87,996 | High |
| #7 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $47,863 | 69 | $23,250 | Manageable | $46,275 | High |
| #8 | Suny OneontaPublic | $41,818 | 59 | $19,812 | Manageable | $24,845 | High |
| #9 | University Of The ArtsPrivate | $39,661 | 49 | $27,000 | Challenging | $71,040 | High |
| #10 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $39,325 | 100 | $25,325 | Challenging | $40,932 | High |
| #11 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $37,714 | 48 | $21,067 | Challenging | $30,798 | High |
| #12 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | $36,899 | 19 | $24,250 | Challenging | $19,000 | High |
| #13 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $30,629 | 15 | $24,250 | High | $17,580 | High |
| #14 | Marymount Manhattan CollegePrivate | $28,160 | 17 | $25,750 | High | $84,946 | High |
| #15 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $25,967 | 21 | $26,814 | High | $35,886 | High |
| #16 | $25,194 | 11 | $23,750 | High | $15,000 | High | |
| #17 | University Of HartfordPrivate | $23,741 | 10 | $27,000 | High | $44,000 | 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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