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2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

21 Ranked Colleges
69 Degrees Awarded
$26,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Music Education is the 157th most popular major in the country with 4,774 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 69 music education graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 21 colleges that offer a degree in music education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great music education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the music education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid.

Top 21 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music Education (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s music teacher education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree music teacher education students with aid list, UF has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s music teacher education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees to qualified students.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Full University of Georgia Music Education Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#19 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree music teacher education students with aid list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. UIUC is located in Champaign, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees to qualified students.

UIUC also took the #5 spot in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083.

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#6

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#8 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. IU Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at IU Bloomington, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Music Education at Florida State

#13 in overall quality

University of North Texas landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. UNT is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 2 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree music teacher education students with aid list, UNT has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

Full UNT Music Education Report

#9 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. The University of Texas at Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 3 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886.

Read full report on Music Education at The University of Texas at Austin

#10

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#10 in overall quality

University of North Dakota landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. UND is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 1 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

UND not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees to qualified students.

Texas Tech also took the #14 spot in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530.

Full Texas Tech University Music Education Report

#12

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#23 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Southern Mississippi is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 1 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss also took the #23 spot in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Southern Miss Music Education Report

#13

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#17 in overall quality

University of Kansas ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees to qualified students.

KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Boston University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666.

Full Boston University Music Education Report

#15

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofSC Music Education Report

#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Kent, Ohio, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Kent State also took the #20 spot in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952.

Read more about Music Education at Kent State

#22 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236.

Full University of Oklahoma Music Education Report

#18

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Temple University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Temple University is a large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Temple, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Music Education at Temple University

#19

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
#21 in overall quality

University of Hartford came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Hartford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in West Hartford, Connecticut. It awarded 1 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree music teacher education students with aid list, UHart has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UHart are $14,847, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UHart Music Education Report

#20

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

Shenandoah University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winchester, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree music teacher education students with aid list, Shenandoah has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Shenandoah are $23,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#16 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #21. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It awarded 1 doctorate’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami also took the #16 spot in our “Best Music Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Music Education at University of Miami

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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