2026 Best Jazz Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

Jazz Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their jazz studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for jazz studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Jazz Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

Best Schools for Jazz Studies in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall jazz studies education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Jazz Studies

1

University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Jazz Studies Degrees Awarded

$23,991 Median Starting Salary

University Of Miami is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in jazz studies. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 23 jazz studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, jazz studies degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $23,991. Typical student debt for the program is $13,998. See the full jazz studies program report for University Of Miami

2

University Of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Jazz Studies Degrees Awarded

$41,278 Median Starting Salary

University Of Arkansas At Monticello is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in jazz studies, ranking #2. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Monticello. About 38% of students finish within six years. University Of Arkansas At Monticello awarded about 12 jazz studies degrees in the most recent data year. Jazz Studies graduates of University Of Arkansas At Monticello earn a median of $41,278 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,611. More information about a degree in jazz studies from University Of Arkansas At Monticello

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 12 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.