Bachelor of Music in Classical - Music and Entertainment Industries in Wayne United States | William Paterson University of New Jersey

The William Paterson University Music Department provides comprehensive professional and liberal arts degree programs in music. Whether your passion lies in classical, jazz, performance, composition, music education, the music and entertainment business, or audio production, our Music Department features skilled and innovative faculty dedicated to supporting your academic journey.

Our exceptional Music Department equips students for professional paths in classical and jazz performance, composition, audio engineering, music education, the entertainment industry, and contemporary music. Students collaborate directly with acclaimed faculty who are active performers, enjoy numerous performance opportunities with ensembles both on campus and across the New York metro region, and gain practical experience in our cutting-edge music production and recording facilities. Below you'll find important national career statistics from leading sources including the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Salary.com, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.