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2027 Best Music Education Schools in Michigan

5 Colleges in the United States
106 Music Education Degrees Awarded
$54,435 Avg Early-Career Salary

Music Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their music education programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for music education students.

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Best Schools for Music Education in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall music education education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Music Education

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Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 school for music education. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 music education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete this degree. See the full music education program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in music education, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 13 music education degrees were awarded at Oakland University in the most recent year. Students who receive their music education degree from Oakland University earn around $58,637 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete this degree. See the full music education program report for Oakland University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in music education, ranking #3. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. About 59% of students finish within six years. Central Michigan University awarded about 29 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music education program make about $52,168 in their early career. Central Michigan University graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Get the full music education details for Central Michigan University

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Western Michigan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in music education, ranking #4. This large public university is located in the city of Kalamazoo. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 25 music education students who graduated with this degree at Western Michigan University in the most recent data year. Music Education graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $48,382 early in their careers. Western Michigan University graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in music education from Western Michigan University

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Eastern Michigan University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in music education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 13 music education degrees were awarded at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $46,732. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. More information about a degree in music education from Eastern Michigan University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

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