2027 Best General Music Schools in Michigan

General Music degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general music schools.

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• Best General Music Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for General Music in Michigan

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

Top Schools in General Music

1

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

25 General Music Degrees Awarded

$34,882 Median Starting Salary

Grand Valley State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general music. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 general music degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. General Music graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $34,882 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,198 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from Grand Valley State University

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Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

56 General Music Degrees Awarded

$32,911 Median Starting Salary

Wayne State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general music, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. Wayne State University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 56 general music students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $32,911. Wayne State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in general music from Wayne State University

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.