by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 11,232 people earned their degree in general music, making the major the 73rd most popular in the United States.
Across Missouri, there were 220 general music graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri” ranking looked at 28 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general music. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in general music.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for missouri general music students.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri. Missouri State is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 32 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Missouri. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri. Warrensburg, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general music degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
Out of the 28 schools in the Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 24 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Truman State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri list. This small school is located in Kirksville, Missouri, and it awarded 23 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified ’s general music students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri list. This fairly large school is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it awarded 16 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University of Missouri - Kansas City General Music Report
Washington University in St Louis did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #7. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 15 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Lindenwood University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized school located in Saint Charles, Missouri that handed out 11 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Missouri Western State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking. Saint Joseph, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general music degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Music at Missouri Western State University
Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #10. Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Southeast Missouri State University General Music Report
East Central College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #10. Union, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general music degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.
Evangel University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking. Evangel is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 5 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Drury University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #13. Drury University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Springfield, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Southwest Baptist University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking. This small school is located in Bolivar, Missouri, and it awarded 4 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about General Music at Southwest Baptist University
With a ranking of #15, Columbia College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri list. This medium-sized school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 3 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
Webster University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s general music students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #17, Missouri Baptist University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s general music students in 2020-2021.
Saint Louis University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general music degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #17, Hannibal - LaGrange University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri list. Located in Hannibal, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified ’s general music students in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Read more about General Music at Hannibal - LaGrange University
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking. Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, Missouri. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Cottey College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #20. Cottey College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nevada, Missouri. It awarded 1 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Jefferson College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri list. Located in Hillsboro, Missouri, this small public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s general music students in 2020-2021.
William Woods University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri list. William Woods University is located in Fulton, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s general music degrees to qualified students.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #22, Culver - Stockton College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri list. Culver - Stockton is located in Canton, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s general music degrees to qualified students.
College of the Ozarks did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking, coming in at #22. Hard Work U is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Point Lookout, Missouri. It awarded 0 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
William Jewell College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri list. William Jewell is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Liberty, Missouri. It awarded 0 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Missouri Valley College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri ranking. Marshall, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general music degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on General Music at Missouri Valley College
St Charles Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Music Major in Missouri list. St Charles Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Cottleville, Missouri. It awarded 0 ’s general music degrees in 2020-2021.
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