Best Music Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 11 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 536 recent graduates. Graduates earn $27,108 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $27,045.

Schools in NJ

$27,108

NJ Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in New Jersey

Public Schools (8)

$27,541

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (3)

$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

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 43.4%

Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · Public

$31,839

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,349

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 77.8%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$31,839

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,349

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 65.3%

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ · Public

$31,839

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,349

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 78.7%

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ · Private

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,553

Graduates: 47

Acceptance: 89.5%

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ · Public

$23,456

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,985

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: 87.4%

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public

$36,852

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,411

Graduates: 55

Acceptance: 77.8%

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,951

Graduates: 93

Acceptance: 79.4%

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ · Public

$18,087

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,309

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 73.2%

#10

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ · Public

$24,904

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,365

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 92.5%

#11

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ · Public

$21,508

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 89.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in New Jersey?

Stevens Institute of Technology ranks #1 for Music in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 11 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 near the national average of $27,045 for this major.

What is the hardest Music school to get into in New Jersey?

Stevens Institute of Technology is the most selective Music program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 77.7%.

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 3 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New Jersey

Computer Science $83,177 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

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.