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Best Music Schools In USA For 2021

Audio Assemble took the time to gather data on over 250 music schools around the united states. Browse in alphabetical order by state, and use the filters to find a school that interests you. Some of the aspects we took into consideration for our ranking include tuition, graduation rates, acceptance rates, degree programs offered, tuition changes, and more.

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# 126 with 22 total points

Conservatory of Music – Capital University (Capital University)

4-year / Private / Columbus, OH
$36,872
3,367
59%
12:1
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# 127 with 22 total points

School of Music – Ball State University

4-year / Public / Muncie, IN
$10,080
21,998
58%
14:1
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# 128 with 22 total points

Anderson University – Indiana

4-year / Private / Anderson, IN
$30,450
2,232
58%
11:1
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# 129 with 22 total points

The Hartt School – University of Hartford

4-year / Private / West Hartford, CT
$42,182
6,714
58%
9:1
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# 130 with 22 total points

Salem College

4-year / Private / Winston-Salem, NC
$30,266
1,087
57%
11:1
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# 131 with 22 total points

Shenandoah Conservatory – Shenandoah University

4-year / Private / Winchester, VA
$33,242
3,918
57%
10:1
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# 132 with 22 total points

University of New Haven

4-year / Private / West Haven, CT
$40,440
6,835
57%
16:1
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# 133 with 22 total points

Western Carolina University

4-year / Public / Cullowhee, NC
$4,220
10,805
57%
16:1
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# 134 with 22 total points

West Virginia University

4-year / Public / Morgantown, WV
$8,976
28,488
57%
20:1
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# 135 with 22 total points

University of Massachusetts – Lowell

4-year / Public / Lowell, MA
$15,180
17,849
56%
17:1
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# 136 with 22 total points

Lionel Hampton School of Music – University of Idaho

4-year / Public / Moscow, ID
$6,993
11,780
56%
16:1
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# 137 with 22 total points

Northwest University

4-year / Private / Kirkland, WA
$32,831
1,226
56%
10:1
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# 138 with 22 total points

University of North Dakota

4-year / Public / Grand Forks, ND
$9,736
14,648
55%
21:1
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# 139 with 22 total points

Loyola University New Orleans

4-year / Private / New Orleans, LA
$40,592
3,679
55%
12:1
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# 140 with 22 total points

Missouri State University

4-year / Public / Springfield, MO
$7,750
23,538
55%
22:1
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# 141 with 22 total points

Bowling Green State University

4-year / Public / Bowling Green, OH
$11,318
17,644
55%
20:1
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# 142 with 22 total points

Cornerstone University

4-year / Private / Grand Rapids, MI
$25,360
2,447
54%
20:1
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# 143 with 22 total points

University of Nevada – Reno

4-year / Public / Reno, NV
$8,024
21,353
54%
22:1
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# 144 with 22 total points

University of North Florida

4-year / Public / Jacksonville, FL
$5,755
15,762
54%
19:1
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# 145 with 22 total points

Texas State University

4-year / Public / San Marcos, TX
$11,257
38,808
54%
23:1
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# 146 with 22 total points

University of North Carolina – Greensboro

4-year / Public / Greensboro, NC
$7,404
19,647
54%
17:1
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# 147 with 22 total points

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

4-year / Public / Indiana, PA
$13,354
12,971
54%
19:1
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# 148 with 22 total points

School of Music – Georgia State University

4-year / Public / Atlanta, GA
$11,076
32,237
53%
21:1
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# 149 with 22 total points

School of Music – San Francisco State University

4-year / Public / San Francisco, CA
$7,266
29,045
53%
25:1
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# 150 with 22 total points

Western Michigan University

4-year / Public / Kalamazoo, MI
$13,017
23,227
53%
17:1
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FAQs

How Much Is Tuition For Music School?

Tuition varies per institution with a number of contributing factors, including residency, private versus public institutions, university reputation, quality of the degree, and more. Based on the data we accumulated the tuition range of the music schools on our list there is a wide range of between $2,725 and $58,195 for 4-year institutions.

Do I Need To Know How To Read Music To Apply?

Each university has its own requirements for general acceptance criteria when applying. Depending on the program and degree path you are interested in, you may be required to have advanced music abilities. That being said, not all schools require the ability to read music or play sheet music.

Is It Possible To Earn My Degree Online?

Some music universities offer an online music degree path. Here is a list of current colleges offering online music degrees.