by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of jazz studies. Combined, these schools handed out 86 degrees in jazz studies to qualified students.
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Your choice of jazz studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for jazz studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Jazz Studies Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of jazz degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Vanderbilt University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in jazz studies. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.More information about a degree in jazz studies from Vanderbilt University
Shenandoah University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in jazz studies. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #302 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Shenandoah is a great university overall.
There were roughly 5 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at Shenandoah in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in jazz studies from Shenandoah University
Any student who is interested in jazz studies has to look into University of Miami. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were roughly 43 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in jazz studies from University of Miami
Loyola University New Orleans is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in jazz studies. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Loyola New Orleans is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 4th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were about 5 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at Loyola New Orleans in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in jazz studies from Loyola University New Orleans
It is difficult to beat University of North Florida if you wish to pursue a degree in jazz studies. UNF is a large public university located in the large city of Jacksonville. A Best Colleges rank of #606 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNF is a great university overall.
There were approximately 9 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at UNF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in jazz studies from University of North Florida
JU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Jacksonville. This university ranks 32nd out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 3 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at JU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in jazz studies from Jacksonville University
UNCA is a small public university located in the small city of Asheville. This university ranks 57th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were approximately 2 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at UNCA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in jazz studies from University of North Carolina at Asheville
North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Durham. This university ranks 61st out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were approximately 2 jazz studies students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina Central University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in jazz studies from North Carolina Central UniversityExplore the best jazz studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 55 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 4 |
| Virginia | 630 | 5 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 5 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 17 |
Jazz Studies is one of 17 different types of Music programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 2,343 |
| Music Performance | 1,607 |
| Music Technology | 613 |
| Other Music | 297 |
| Music Pedagogy | 86 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 72 |
| Voice Performance | 64 |
| Musicology & Ethnomusicology | 50 |
| Music History | 46 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 26 |
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