Music Performance degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for music performance students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall music performance education in Oklahoma.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in music performance. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 19 music performance degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music performance degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $17,665. Students borrow a median of $21,639 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong music performance program will find one at Oklahoma City University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 65% of students finish within six years. Oklahoma City University awarded about 49 music performance degrees in the most recent data year. Music Performance graduates of Oklahoma City University earn a median of $22,203 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,456.
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University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best music performance schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Edmond. About 37% of students finish within six years. About 12 music performance degrees were awarded at University Of Central Oklahoma in the most recent year. Students who receive their music performance degree from University Of Central Oklahoma earn around $25,548 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Central Oklahoma graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 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).
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