by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Music Theory & Composition Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 217 degrees in music theory & composition to qualified students.
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Your choice of music theory & composition 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 music theory & composition 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 Music Theory & Composition Schools in Massachusetts 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 music composition degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Boston University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in music theory & composition. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
There were roughly 12 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music theory & composition from Boston University
Brandeis University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in music theory & composition. Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham.
There were approximately 4 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music theory & composition from Brandeis University
Berklee College of Music is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in music theory & composition. Berklee College of Music is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston.
There were approximately 169 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at Berklee College of Music in the most recent data year.
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It is difficult to beat The New England Conservatory of Music if you want to pursue a degree in music theory & composition. Located in the large city of Boston, The New England Conservatory of Music is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
There were approximately 24 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at The New England Conservatory of Music in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music theory & composition from The New England Conservatory of Music
Every student who is interested in music theory & composition has to check out Longy School of Music of Bard College. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Longy is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were approximately 8 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at Longy in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music theory & composition from Longy School of Music of Bard CollegeExplore all the Best Music Theory & Composition Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 538 | 21 |
| Maine | 396 | 1 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 1 |
| Vermont | 352 | 8 |
Music Theory & Composition is one of 17 different types of Music programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 438 |
| General Music | 277 |
| Other Music | 222 |
| Stringed Instruments | 80 |
| Voice Performance | 67 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 59 |
| Jazz Studies | 36 |
| Music Pedagogy | 35 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 21 |
| Sound Arts | 10 |
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