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Best Music Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 9 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 443 recent graduates. Graduates earn $27,108 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $26,832.

School choice matters significantly: Rowan University graduates earn $36,852 while Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates earn $18,087 — a $18,765 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

9
Schools in NJ
$27,108
NJ Avg. Earnings
$26,832
National Avg.
286
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in New Jersey

Public Schools (8)
$27,541
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$23,649
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in New Jersey produce comparable or higher early earnings for Music graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Music Schools in New Jersey, Ranked by Earnings

#1
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Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public

$36,852
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,411
Graduates: 55
Acceptance: 77.8%
#2
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Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · Public

$31,839
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,349
Graduates: 52
Acceptance: 77.8%
#3
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$31,839
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,349
Graduates: 52
Acceptance: 65.3%
#4
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Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ · Public

$31,839
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $26,349
Graduates: 52
Acceptance: 78.7%
#5
W

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ · Public

$24,904
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $22,365
Graduates: 65
Acceptance: 92.5%
#6
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Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ · Private

$23,649
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $22,553
Graduates: 47
Acceptance: 89.5%
#7
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Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ · Public

$23,456
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,985
Graduates: 70
Acceptance: 87.4%
#8
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New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ · Public

$21,508
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 89.2%
#9
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Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ · Public

$18,087
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $23,309
Graduates: 50
Acceptance: 73.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in New Jersey?
Rowan University ranks #1 for Music in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of $36,852 within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering Music programs in the state.
How much do Music graduates earn in New Jersey?
Music graduates in New Jersey earn an average of $27,108 within two years of graduation. This is 1% above the national average of $26,832 for this major.
What is the hardest Music school to get into in New Jersey?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is the most selective Music program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 65.3%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 81.3%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Music in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, private Music programs produce average earnings of $23,649 vs $27,541 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New Jersey

Computer Engineering $74,921 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $72,746 Civil Engineering $65,716 Management Information Systems and Services $64,659 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $64,087 Engineering Science $60,936 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $59,291 Chemical Engineering $58,589
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Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.