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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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# 176 with 17 total points

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

4-year / Public / Stevens Point, WI
$8,318
8,627
63%
22:1
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# 177 with 17 total points

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

4-year / Private / Winona, MN
$36,670
5,640
61%
20:1
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# 178 with 17 total points

School of Music – Millikin University

4-year / Private / Decatur, IL
$37,054
2,055
60%
11:1
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# 179 with 17 total points

Brigham Young University – Idaho

4-year / Private / Rexburg, ID
$4,220
44,821
56%
25:1
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# 180 with 17 total points

Music Technology School of Creative Arts – University of Saint Francis – Indiana

4-year / Private / Fort Wayne, IN
$31,480
2,212
56%
11:1
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# 181 with 17 total points

Atlanta Institute of Music

2-year / Private / Duluth, GA
$23,720
142
54%
14:1
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# 182 with 17 total points

School of Music – Western Illinois University

4-year / Public / Macomb, IL
$11,666
10,373
53%
15:1
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# 183 with 17 total points

Adrian College

4-year / Private / Adrian, MI
$37,809
1,684
53%
13:1
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# 184 with 17 total points

Hardin-Simmons University

4-year / Private / Abilene, TX
$30,140
2,205
52%
12:1
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# 185 with 17 total points

Minnesota State University

4-year / Public / Mankato, MN
$8,184
15,165
51%
23:1
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# 186 with 17 total points

Music Conservatory – Kean University

4-year / Public / Union, NJ
$12,595
14,070
50%
17:1
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# 187 with 17 total points

University of West Florida

4-year / Public / Pensacola, FL
$6,360
12,966
49%
22:1
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# 188 with 17 total points

Lindenwood University

4-year / Private / Saint Charles, MO
$18,100
10,750
49%
13:1
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# 189 with 17 total points

New Jersey City University

4-year / Public / Jersey City, NJ
$12,414
8,504
31%
13:1
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# 190 with 17 total points

University of North Georgia

4-year / Public / Dahlonega, GA
$7,472
18,219
28%
21:1
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# 191 with 14 total points

Minneapolis Media Institute

4-year / Private / Edina, MN
N/A
85
56%
6:1
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# 192 with 14 total points

Brigham Young University – Hawaii

4-year / Private / Laie, HI
$5,725
2,866
54%
15:1
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# 193 with 14 total points

Portland State University

4-year / Public / Portland, OR
$9,578
26,627
48%
19:1
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# 194 with 14 total points

Cornish College of the Arts

4-year / Private / Seattle, WA
$33,360
674
48%
7:1
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# 195 with 14 total points

Greenville College

4-year / Private / Greenville, IL
$27,954
1,211
47%
13:1
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# 196 with 14 total points

Western Connecticut State University

4-year / Public / Danbury, CT
$11,344
5,721
46%
14:1
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# 197 with 14 total points

Wichita State University

4-year / Public / Wichita, KS
$8,272
14,166
46%
19:1
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# 198 with 14 total points

University of Southern Mississippi

4-year / Public / Hattiesburg, MS
$8,879
14,552
45%
17:1
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# 199 with 14 total points

Western Kentucky University

4-year / Public / Bowling Green, KY
$10,802
20,271
45%
18:1
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# 200 with 14 total points

Columbia College Chicago

4-year / Private / Chicago, IL
$27,756
8,120
45%
13:1
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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.