by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of music. Combined, these schools handed out 504 degrees in music to qualified students.
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The music program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Music rankings. We derive our Best Overall Music School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.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 Schools in Georgia 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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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the music degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's difficult to beat Emory University if you wish to pursue a degree in music. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were approximately 28 music students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music from Emory University
University of Georgia is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in music. UGA is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 78 music students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Those music students who get their degree from University of Georgia make $8,586 more than the average music grad.
More information about a degree in music from University of Georgia
It's difficult to beat Georgia Southern University if you want to pursue a degree in music. GaSou is a very large public university located in the town of Statesboro. A Best Colleges rank of #586 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GaSou is a great university overall.
There were roughly 18 music students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in music from Georgia Southern University
Every student pursuing a degree in music has to check out Georgia State University. Georgia State is a very large public university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #582 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgia State is a great university overall.
There were about 58 music students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the music major at Georgia State University make $3,440 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in music from Georgia State University
Located in the small city of Valdosta, VSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 37th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were approximately 30 music students who graduated with this degree at VSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music from Valdosta State UniversityKSU Georgia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Kennesaw. A Best Colleges rank of #708 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KSU Georgia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 22 music students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients generally earn around $20,106 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in music from Kennesaw State UniversityUniversity of West Georgia is a fairly large public university located in the town of Carrollton. This university ranks 30th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were roughly 41 music students who graduated with this degree at University of West Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music from University of West Georgia
Located in the midsize city of Columbus, CSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 43rd out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were roughly 47 music students who graduated with this degree at CSU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients typically earn around $17,516 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in music from Columbus State University
Georgia College is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Milledgeville. This university ranks 16th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were approximately 4 music students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music from Georgia College & State UniversityUNG is a large public university located in the town of Dahlonega. This university ranks 28th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.
There were about 4 music students who graduated with this degree at UNG in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music from University of North GeorgiaExplore all the Best Music Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 282 | 1,204 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 488 |
| Virginia | 274 | 629 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 803 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 203 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 278 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 315 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 181 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 175 |
| Alabama | 233 | 276 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 93 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Music has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 270 |
| Music Performance | 165 |
| Music Technology | 49 |
| Other Music | 11 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 4 |
| Voice Performance | 4 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,899 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 948 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 872 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 546 |
| Arts & Media Management | 97 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 94 |
| Dance | 63 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
