by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for conducting students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 14 master's degrees in conducting to qualified students.
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The conducting master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality conducting program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for conducting students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Conducting Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in conducting.
Texas Christian University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in conducting. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in conducting from Texas Christian University
It's difficult to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you want to pursue a master's degree in conducting. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in conducting from The University of Texas at Austin
It is hard to beat Southern Methodist University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in conducting. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in conducting from Southern Methodist University
Baylor University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in conducting. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Waco.More information about a master’s in conducting from Baylor University
Oklahoma City University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in conducting. OCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Oklahoma City.More information about a master’s in conducting from Oklahoma City University
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Conducting is one of 17 different types of Music programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 315 |
| Music Performance | 178 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 29 |
| Stringed Instruments | 29 |
| Voice Performance | 24 |
| Jazz Studies | 20 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 8 |
| Music Pedagogy | 5 |
| Brass Instruments | 5 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 5 |
