2024 Best General Music Master's Degree Schools in Georgia

Ranked #90 in popularity, general music is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Music Master's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 35 master's degrees in general music during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on general music students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other general music students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general music related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general music students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank General Music Schools

The general music school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Music Master's Degree Schools in Georgia.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Music in Georgia

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general music students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Georgia Schools for a Master's in General Music

1

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Georgia if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general music. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from University of Georgia

1

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Georgia Southern University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general music. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from Georgia Southern University

2

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

University of West Georgia is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general music. Located in the town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from University of West Georgia

Best General Music Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Music Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	422	50
North Carolina	334	28
Virginia	331	37
Tennessee	313	75
Kentucky	268	32
South Carolina	260	9
Alabama	258	19
Louisiana	250	8
Mississippi	243	52
West Virginia	164	13

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Rankings in Majors Related to General Music

One of 17 majors within the Music area of study, General Music has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to General Music

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Music Performance	57
Conducting	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.