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2027 Best General Music Schools in the Southeast Region

47 Colleges in the United States
1,353 General Music Degrees Awarded
$37,171 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Music degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 47 schools to find the best for general music students.

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Best Schools for General Music in the Southeast 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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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Our analysis ranked University Of Florida the best school in the country for a degree in general music. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of Florida awarded about 74 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from University Of Florida earn around $22,559 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. See the full general music program report for University Of Florida

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University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 general music students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $69,126 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,131 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

A rank of #3 makes Auburn University one of the top schools for general music. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Auburn University awarded about 28 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $55,422. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from Auburn University

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Students looking for a strong general music program will find one at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 18 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn around $60,004 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full general music program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. This very large public university is located in the town of University. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 33 general music degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $38,029. Students borrow a median of $17,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #6 for general music this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 general music students who graduated with this degree at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Tulane University Of Louisiana earn around $53,507 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete this degree. Read more about the general music program at Tulane University Of Louisiana

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The University Of Tennessee earned the #7 position for general music this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 73 general music degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent year. General Music graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $33,043 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,453. Read more about the general music program at The University Of Tennessee

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Tennessee Technological University came in at #8 for general music this year. This large public university is located in the town of Cookeville. Tennessee Technological University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 21 general music degrees were awarded at Tennessee Technological University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general music degree from Tennessee Technological University earn around $44,635 in the first couple years of their career. Tennessee Technological University graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. See the full general music program report for Tennessee Technological University

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George Mason University came in at #9 for general music this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. George Mason University awarded about 19 general music degrees in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $34,841 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,048. Get the full general music details for George Mason University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #10 spot for general music this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Florida State University awarded about 64 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $26,311 in their early career. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $23,992 in student loans. Read more about the general music program at Florida State University

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Florida International University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 50 general music students who graduated with this degree at Florida International University in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $27,481 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,882 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from Florida International University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College placed #12 among the best general music schools. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 23 general music degrees in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $28,530 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,455 to complete this degree. Read more about the general music program at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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University Of South Carolina Columbia earned the #13 position for general music this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 59 general music degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their general music degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $38,397 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full general music program report for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Middle Tennessee State University earned the #14 position for general music this year. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the city of Murfreesboro. Middle Tennessee State University graduates 54% of students within six years. Middle Tennessee State University awarded about 45 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Middle Tennessee State University earn around $27,586 in the first couple years of their career. Middle Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $22,608 in student loans. Get the full general music details for Middle Tennessee State University

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 general music students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $55,413. Typical student debt for the program is $26,162. More information about a degree in general music from University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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University Of Georgia landed the #16 spot for general music this year. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 62 general music degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the general music program make about $24,514 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $22,344 in student loans. Read more about the general music program at University Of Georgia

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University came in at #17 for general music this year. Bellarmine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 general music degrees were awarded at Bellarmine University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general music degree from Bellarmine University earn around $46,024 in the first couple years of their career. Bellarmine University graduates carry a median of $26,766 in student loans. More information about a degree in general music from Bellarmine University

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Florida Atlantic University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. Florida Atlantic University is a very large public school located in the city of Boca Raton. Florida Atlantic University graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 general music students who graduated with this degree at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Florida Atlantic University earn around $49,340 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,212. More information about a degree in general music from Florida Atlantic University

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston came in at #19 for general music this year. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. College Of Charleston graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 general music students who graduated with this degree at College Of Charleston in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $40,222 in their early career. College Of Charleston graduates carry a median of $24,733 in student loans. Read more about the general music program at College Of Charleston

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University Of Louisville landed the #20 spot for general music this year. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 54 general music degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Graduates of the general music program make about $19,816 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,745. Get the full general music details for University Of Louisville

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West Virginia University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. West Virginia University awarded about 53 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from West Virginia University earn around $26,011 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from West Virginia University

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University Of Memphis earned the #22 position for general music this year. Set in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 59 general music students who graduated with this degree at University Of Memphis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from University Of Memphis earn around $37,385 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,060. See the full general music program report for University Of Memphis

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University Of Kentucky ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best general music schools. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 13 general music students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $30,818 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Get the full general music details for University Of Kentucky

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East Tennessee State University earned the #24 position for general music this year. Set in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. East Tennessee State University awarded about 23 general music degrees in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median of $30,004 early in their careers. East Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Get the full general music details for East Tennessee State University

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Jacksonville State University earned the #25 position for general music this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Jacksonville. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 35 general music students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Jacksonville State University generally make around $32,893. Jacksonville State University graduates carry a median of $27,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general music from Jacksonville State University

Rest of the Top 47 General Music Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general music ranking:

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Radford University
Radford, VA
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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 47 schools evaluated.

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