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2022 Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

13 Ranked Colleges
56 Degrees Awarded
$26,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master's in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 1,117 people earned their degree in music theory and composition, making the major the 415th most popular in the United States.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 144 music theory and composition graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 56 music theory and composition graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,039 and $42,488 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in music theory and composition. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality music theory and composition programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the music theory and composition program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Theory & Composition (Income Over $110k) in the Great Lakes Region

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Michigan University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school situated in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It awarded 3 masters’s music composition degrees in 2019-2020.

Central Michigan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan University are $19,359, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Music Theory & Composition at Central Michigan

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s music composition degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U-M, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Music Theory & Composition Report

#3

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Youngstown State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k. Youngstown State University is a fairly large school located in Youngstown, Ohio that handed out 2 masters’s music composition degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree music composition students whose families make more than $110k list, Youngstown State University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Youngstown State University are $9,495, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Music Theory & Composition at Youngstown State University

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, and it awarded 11 masters’s music composition degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree music composition students whose families make more than $110k list, BGSU has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at BGSU are $15,823.

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#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified masters’s music composition students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree music composition students whose families make more than $110k list, Michigan State has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056.

Read full report on Music Theory & Composition at Michigan State

#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 10 masters’s music composition degrees in 2019-2020.

UC also made our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Music Theory & Composition at UC

#10 in overall quality

Kent State University at Kent came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Kent, Ohio, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s music composition students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree music composition students whose families make more than $110k list, Kent State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Kent State Music Theory & Composition Report

#8

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Western Michigan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s music composition degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WMU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WMU are $31,355, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full WMU Music Theory & Composition Report

#12 in overall quality

University of Akron Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Akron, Ohio, and it awarded 1 masters’s music composition degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Akron Main Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus are $15,217, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Music Theory & Composition at University of Akron Main Campus

#8 in overall quality

Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. OHIO Athens is a large public school situated in Athens, Ohio. It awarded 1 masters’s music composition degrees in 2019-2020.

OHIO Athens also made our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at OHIO Athens are $17,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ohio University - Athens Campus Music Theory & Composition Report

#11

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
#11 in overall quality

Roosevelt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. Roosevelt is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s music composition degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree music composition students whose families make more than $110k list, Roosevelt has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt University are $21,605, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Roosevelt Music Theory & Composition Report

#12

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Northwestern University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 1 masters’s music composition degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567.

Read more about Music Theory & Composition at Northwestern

#13

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#7 in overall quality

DePaul University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Music Composition Schools for a Master’s in the Great Lakes Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. DePaul is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 1 masters’s music composition degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region master’s degree music composition students whose families make more than $110k list, DePaul has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Music Theory & Composition Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul are $19,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full DePaul University Music Theory & Composition Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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