Music Performance degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for music performance students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the music performance degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Pittsburg State University this year for music performance. Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg. About 51% of students finish within six years. Pittsburg State University awarded about 14 music performance degrees in the most recent data year. Music Performance graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,003 early in their careers. Pittsburg State University graduates carry a median of $22,669 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Wichita State University one of the top schools for music performance. This large public university is located in the city of Wichita. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 music performance degrees were awarded at Wichita State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their music performance degree from Wichita State University earn around $49,278 in the first couple years of their career. Wichita State University graduates carry a median of $24,262 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 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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