Music History programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their music history programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for music history students.
The music history program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Music History rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each 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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Music History Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Skidmore College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in music history. Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 music history students who graduated with this degree at Skidmore College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music history degree recipients from Skidmore College generally make around $34,440. Skidmore College graduates carry a median of $18,274 in student loans.
See the full music history program report for Skidmore College
West Virginia University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in music history, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 music history students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music history program make about $26,011 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in music history from West Virginia University
University Of Kentucky came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best music history schools. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 music history students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music history degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $30,818. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans.
See the full music history program report for University Of Kentucky
A rank of #4 makes The New School one of the top schools for music history. Located in the city of New York, The New School is a large private not-for-profit university. The New School graduates 70% of students within six years. About 13 music history degrees were awarded at The New School in the most recent year. Music History graduates of The New School earn a median of $15,510 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree.
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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 · 4 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).
