Jumpstart your music career Our outstanding Department of Music prepares you for careers in classical performance, jazz performance and composition, sound engineering arts, music education, music and entertainment industries, and popular music. Our music students work directly with world-renowned faculty who are also in-demand performers. They benefit from exceptional student performance opportunities with ensembles, both on campus and throughout the New York metropolitan area. They also gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art music production and recording studios. Here are some key national statistics for music careers from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Salary.com, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. $38,689-$47,608 Average Starting Salaries in Music (NACE) Noteworthy Music Jobs and Mid-Career Salaries (PayScale) Secondary Education Music Teacher $78,900 Music Director & Composer $63,090 Sound Engineering Technician $67,860 Entertainment Talent Director $80,101 Digital Marketing Specialist $77,900 Events & Marketing Director $174,700 82% Alumni in music, communication and art employed or in graduate school within 6 months after graduation
