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2024 Best General Music Schools in Virginia

9 Colleges in Virginia
212 General Music Degrees Awarded
Ranked #73 in popularity, general music is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Music Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 212 degrees in general music to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Music School

Best General Music Schools in Virginia Your choice of general music school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall General Music School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General Music Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in General Music
Bachelor's Degrees in General Music
Master's Degrees in General Music
Doctor's Degrees in General Music

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Music Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General Music in Virginia

The schools below may not offer all types of general music degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Virginia Schools in General Music

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
46 General Music Degrees Awarded

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general music. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 46 general music students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In VA
15.8% Growth in Graduates

Virginia Tech is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general music. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 19 general music students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In VA

Every student who is interested in general music needs to check out Liberty University. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.

There were about 6 general music students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA

It is hard to beat George Mason University if you wish to pursue a degree in general music. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 26 general music students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

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Radford University
Radford, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VA

Located in the small suburb of Radford, Radford is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 29 general music students who graduated with this degree at Radford in the most recent data year.

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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In VA

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 12 general music students who graduated with this degree at UMW in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In VA

John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Chester. This college ranks 30th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 5 general music students who graduated with this degree at John Tyler Community College in the most recent data year.

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Located in the small city of Staunton, Mary Baldwin is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 36th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.More information about a degree in general music from Mary Baldwin University

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In VA
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 6 general music students who graduated with this degree at Tidewater Community College in the most recent data year.

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Best General Music Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Music Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 308
North Carolina 710 248
Georgia 690 243
Tennessee 624 385
South Carolina 530 130
Kentucky 518 196
Mississippi 501 147
Alabama 500 248
Louisiana 489 105
Arkansas 466 51
West Virginia 410 61

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One of 17 majors within the Music area of study, General Music has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music Performance 255
Music Pedagogy 72
Other Music 40
Music History 12
Musicology & Ethnomusicology 12
Music Technology 8
Music Theory & Composition 6
Jazz Studies 5
Conducting 3
Keyboard Instruments 3

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