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2027 Best Music Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

26 Colleges in the United States
696 Music Education Degrees Awarded
$55,732 Avg Early-Career Salary

Music Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 26 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for music education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Music Education in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the music education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Music Education

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University Of Maryland College Park is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in music education. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 10 music education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in music education from University Of Maryland College Park

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best music education schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 music education students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from Cuny Hunter College earn around $61,604 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. More information about a degree in music education from Cuny Hunter College

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Cuny Brooklyn College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in music education, landing the #3 spot this year. Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Cuny Brooklyn College awarded about 14 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from Cuny Brooklyn College earn around $61,164 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,178 to complete this degree. Read more about the music education program at Cuny Brooklyn College

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University Of Delaware is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in music education, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. University Of Delaware awarded about 24 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $49,041. Typical student debt for the program is $26,298. See the full music education program report for University Of Delaware

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best music education schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 20 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Music Education graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $55,193 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full music education program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Cuny Queens College placed #6 among the best music education schools. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Cuny Queens College awarded about 42 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from Cuny Queens College earn around $67,212 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Queens College graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans. Get the full music education details for Cuny Queens College

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University came in at #7 for music education this year. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 music education students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Music Education graduates of Hofstra University earn a median of $52,451 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,517 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in music education from Hofstra University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #8 for music education this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 music education degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from New York University generally make around $56,866. Students borrow a median of $25,403 to complete this degree. See the full music education program report for New York University

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University came in at #9 for music education this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 music education students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from Towson University earn around $56,200 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. See the full music education program report for Towson University

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University Of Rochester placed #10 among the best music education schools. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. About 11 music education degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent year. Music Education graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $53,127 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,517 to complete this degree. Read more about the music education program at University Of Rochester

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University came in at #11 for music education this year. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Rowan University awarded about 12 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $56,365. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full music education details for Rowan University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University placed #12 among the best music education schools. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Syracuse University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 music education students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Music Education graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $53,557 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,664 to complete this degree. Get the full music education details for Syracuse University

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Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best music education schools. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Teachers College At Columbia University awarded about 76 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from Teachers College At Columbia University earn around $82,636 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the music education program at Teachers College At Columbia University

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University landed the #14 spot for music education this year. Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Rider University awarded about 21 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from Rider University earn around $52,940 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full music education program report for Rider University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University landed the #15 spot for music education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Temple University awarded about 35 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from Temple University earn around $54,736 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full music education details for Temple University

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Cuny Lehman College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best music education schools. Cuny Lehman College is a large public school located in the city of Bronx. Cuny Lehman College graduates 51% of students within six years. Cuny Lehman College awarded about 10 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from Cuny Lehman College earn around $90,725 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Lehman College graduates carry a median of $13,213 in student loans. Get the full music education details for Cuny Lehman College

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College came in at #17 for music education this year. Ithaca College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ithaca. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 35 music education degrees were awarded at Ithaca College in the most recent year. Graduates of the music education program make about $53,562 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500. See the full music education program report for Ithaca College

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University At Buffalo placed #18 among the best music education schools. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University At Buffalo awarded about 16 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Music Education graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $50,041 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,232. More information about a degree in music education from University At Buffalo

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Lebanon Valley College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best music education schools. Located in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 65% of students finish within six years. Lebanon Valley College awarded about 30 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from Lebanon Valley College earn around $49,263 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the music education program at Lebanon Valley College

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University landed the #20 spot for music education this year. Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 13 music education degrees were awarded at Duquesne University in the most recent year. Students who receive their music education degree from Duquesne University earn around $47,897 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full music education program report for Duquesne University

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Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania placed #21 among the best music education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Kutztown. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 music education degrees were awarded at Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Graduates of the music education program make about $47,825 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in music education from Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #22 among the best music education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Slippery Rock. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 music education students who graduated with this degree at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earn around $54,994 in the first couple years of their career. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $26,330 in student loans. Read more about the music education program at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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Suny College At Potsdam landed the #23 spot for music education this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Potsdam. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. About 89 music education degrees were awarded at Suny College At Potsdam in the most recent year. Music Education graduates of Suny College At Potsdam earn a median of $47,071 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full music education details for Suny College At Potsdam

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Nazareth College
Rochester, NY

Nazareth College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best music education schools. Nazareth College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. About 24 music education degrees were awarded at Nazareth College in the most recent year. Music Education graduates of Nazareth College earn a median of $51,360 early in their careers. Nazareth College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the music education program at Nazareth College

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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Suny At Fredonia placed #25 among the best music education schools. Set in the town of Fredonia, Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Suny At Fredonia awarded about 69 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from Suny At Fredonia generally make around $41,456. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the music education program at Suny At Fredonia

Rest of the Top 26 Music Education Schools

These schools also placed among the best for music education this year:

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 26 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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