by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for music performance students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in music performance to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The music performance bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for music performance students working on their bachelor's degree.
The music performance school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Music Performance Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in music performance.
The University of Texas at Austin is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in music performance. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from The University of Texas at Austin
Southern Methodist University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in music performance. SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from Southern Methodist University
Texas Christian University is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in music performance. TCU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Fort Worth.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from Texas Christian University
University of Houston is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in music performance. UH is a fairly large public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from University of Houston
UNT is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Denton.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from University of North Texas
Texas State is a very large public university located in the city of San Marcos.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from Texas State University
Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from Baylor University
UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Edinburg.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the city of Arlington.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from The University of Texas at Arlington
Texas A&M Commerce is a fairly large public university located in the town of Commerce.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from Texas A&M University - Commerce
Explore all the Best Music Performance Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 377 | 77 |
| Arizona | 356 | 92 |
| New Mexico | 202 | 23 |
One of 17 majors within the Music area of study, Music Performance has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 944 |
| Jazz Studies | 44 |
| Voice Performance | 23 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 19 |
| Stringed Instruments | 13 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 7 |
| Music History | 3 |
| Music Pedagogy | 3 |
| Brass Instruments | 3 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 2 |
