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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Music Performance in the Far Western US Region

17 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
172 Master's Degrees
Ranked #76 in popularity, music performance is one of the most sought-after master's 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.

College Factual looked at 17 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Music Performance in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 172 master's degrees in music performance to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Music Performance School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Music Performance in the Far Western US Region The music performance master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Music Performance in the Far Western US Region ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality music performance program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for music performance.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in music performance.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Music Performance Students Working on Their Master's

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29 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#8 Best Quality In CA

California State University - Long Beach is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in music performance. CSULB is a very large public university located in the large city of Long Beach. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for master's degrees in music performance in California.

There were approximately 29 music performance students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
25 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#4 Best Quality In CA

California State University - Northridge is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in music performance. Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in music performance in California.

There were roughly 25 music performance individuals who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in music performance from California State University - Northridge

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20 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#7 Best Quality In CA

California State University - Fullerton is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in music performance. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for master's degrees in music performance in California.

There were roughly 20 music performance individuals who graduated with this degree at Cal State Fullerton in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in music performance from California State University - Fullerton

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15 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#1 Best Quality In OR

University of Oregon is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in music performance. UO is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Eugene. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in music performance in Oregon.

There were roughly 15 music performance individuals who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent year we have data available.

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14 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
#6 Best Quality In CA

Cal State LA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Los Angeles. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in music performance in California.

There were about 14 music performance students who graduated with this degree at Cal State LA in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in music performance from California State University - Los Angeles

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13 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
#3 Best Quality In CA

SDSU is a very large public university located in the city of San Diego. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in music performance in California.

There were approximately 13 music performance individuals who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in music performance from San Diego State University

6
13 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

Located in the small city of Redlands, University of Redlands is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in music performance in California.

There were roughly 13 music performance students who graduated with this degree at University of Redlands in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in music performance from University of Redlands

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10 Annual Master's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large suburb of Valencia, CalArts is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in music performance in California.

There were approximately 10 music performance students who graduated with this degree at CalArts in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in music performance from California Institute of the Arts

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10 Annual Master's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
#9 Best Quality In CA

SFSU is a very large public university located in the city of San Francisco. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for master's degrees in music performance in California.

There were roughly 10 music performance individuals who graduated with this degree at SFSU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in music performance from San Francisco State University

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6 Annual Master's Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
#11 Best Quality In CA

Located in the city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public university with a very large student population.

There were about 6 music performance students who graduated with this degree at Sac State in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in music performance from California State University - Sacramento

Best Music Performance Colleges by State

Explore the most popular music performance colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 649 154
Washington 408 5
Oregon 282 25

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One of 16 majors within the Music area of study, Music Performance has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Music Performance

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Music 181
Other Music 75
Music Theory & Composition 53
Voice Performance 40
Stringed Instruments 32
Keyboard Instruments 27
Jazz Studies 14
Music Technology 13
Woodwind Instruments 11
Musicology & Ethnomusicology 9

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