by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in New Jersey to review for the 2024 Best Music Theory & Composition Schools in New Jersey ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Music Theory & Composition Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the music composition degrees they offer, see the list below.
Rider University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in music theory & composition. Rider is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.More information about a degree in music theory & composition from Rider University
Explore all the Best Music Theory & Composition Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 177 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 12 |
| Maryland | 618 | 25 |
| District of Columbia | 441 | 2 |
One of 17 majors within the Music area of study, Music Theory & Composition has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 303 |
| Music Performance | 121 |
| Music Technology | 65 |
| Voice Performance | 57 |
| Other Music | 26 |
| Music Pedagogy | 5 |
| Jazz Studies | 4 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 |
| Music History | 2 |
| Conducting | 2 |
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