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2027 Best General Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

31 Colleges in the United States
829 General Music Degrees Awarded
$33,914 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Music is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general music programs.

College Factual analyzed 31 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general music schools.

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Best Schools for General Music 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 general music degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Music

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The College Of New Jersey tops our 2027 ranking of the best general music schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ewing. The College Of New Jersey graduates 86% of students within six years. About 13 general music degrees were awarded at The College Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Students who receive their general music degree from The College Of New Jersey earn around $56,617 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,429 to complete this degree. Get the full general music details for The College Of New Jersey

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top schools for general music. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 72 general music degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $52,541. Students borrow a median of $21,614 to complete this degree. Read more about the general music program at University Of Maryland College Park

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 general music degrees were awarded at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. More information about a degree in general music from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Students looking for a strong general music program will find one at Princeton University, which ranked #4. Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. About 22 general music degrees were awarded at Princeton University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general music degree from Princeton University earn around $67,532 in the first couple years of their career. Princeton University graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. Read more about the general music program at Princeton University

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New York University
New York, NY

Students looking for a strong general music program will find one at New York University, which ranked #5. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 general music students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $28,287 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full general music program report for New York University

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University Of Delaware ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. University Of Delaware awarded about 38 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $38,417 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,334 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from University Of Delaware

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University landed the #7 spot for general music this year. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rowan University awarded about 40 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $32,781 in their early career. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. See the full general music program report for Rowan University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #8 for general music this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 26 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $32,924 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. See the full general music program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Montclair State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Montclair State University awarded about 72 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Montclair State University earn around $41,164 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general music program report for Montclair State University

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Cuny Brooklyn College came in at #10 for general music this year. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 general music students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Brooklyn College in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn a median of $16,996 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,303. Get the full general music details for Cuny Brooklyn College

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University landed the #11 spot for general music this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 34 general music students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $19,618 in their early career. Towson University graduates carry a median of $19,102 in student loans. See the full general music program report for Towson University

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College came in at #12 for general music this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Ithaca. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 general music degrees were awarded at Ithaca College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general music program make about $23,119 in their early career. Ithaca College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the general music program at Ithaca College

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Carnegie Mellon University earned the #13 position for general music this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 94% of students finish within six years. Carnegie Mellon University awarded about 35 general music degrees in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $23,278 early in their careers. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $24,431 in student loans. More information about a degree in general music from Carnegie Mellon University

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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College earned the #14 position for general music this year. Located in the city of Allentown, Muhlenberg College is a small private not-for-profit university. Muhlenberg College graduates 82% of students within six years. Muhlenberg College awarded about 12 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Muhlenberg College generally make around $35,641. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259. More information about a degree in general music from Muhlenberg College

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 13 general music degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $34,264. Typical student debt for the program is $20,537. Get the full general music details for Stony Brook University

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot for general music this year. This large public university is located in the town of Bloomsburg. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 25 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $31,429 in their early career. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $27,128 in student loans. Get the full general music details for Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 general music students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $18,462 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,923. Get the full general music details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Suffolk County Community College came in at #18 for general music this year. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public university. About 12 general music degrees were awarded at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general music program make about $35,667 in their early career. Suffolk County Community College graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans. More information about a degree in general music from Suffolk County Community College

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Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary landed the #19 spot for general music this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary graduates 72% of students within six years. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary awarded about 14 general music degrees in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary earn a median of $48,472 early in their careers. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $26,857 in student loans. See the full general music program report for Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center placed #20 among the best general music schools. This large public university is located in the city of New York. Cuny Graduate School And University Center awarded about 15 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Cuny Graduate School And University Center generally make around $72,222. Cuny Graduate School And University Center graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans. See the full general music program report for Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University earned the #21 position for general music this year. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 15 general music degrees were awarded at Monmouth University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Monmouth University generally make around $24,563. Monmouth University graduates carry a median of $26,411 in student loans. See the full general music program report for Monmouth University

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Ramapo College Of New Jersey earned the #22 position for general music this year. Set in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 32 general music students who graduated with this degree at Ramapo College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Ramapo College Of New Jersey generally make around $23,127. Students borrow a median of $23,541 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from Ramapo College Of New Jersey

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University landed the #23 spot for general music this year. Located in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 28 general music degrees were awarded at Howard University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general music degree from Howard University earn around $58,495 in the first couple years of their career. Howard University graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans. See the full general music program report for Howard University

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus came in at #24 for general music this year. Set in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 25 general music degrees were awarded at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their general music degree from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn around $41,939 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,956 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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Millersville University Of Pennsylvania came in at #25 for general music this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Millersville. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 15 general music students who graduated with this degree at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $26,895 early in their careers. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full general music program report for Millersville University Of Pennsylvania

Rest of the Top 31 General Music Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong general music education:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 31 schools evaluated.

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