2024 Best Music Theory & Composition Schools in the Plains States Region
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Colleges in the Plains States Region
31
Music Composition Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
music theory & composition, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #390 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for music theory & composition students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 31 degrees in music theory & composition to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Music Theory & Composition School
The music composition program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Music Theory & Composition rankings. For our Best Overall Music Theory & Composition School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Music Theory & Composition Degree Level
The music composition 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 Theory & Composition Schools in the Plains States Region.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
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Best Schools for Music Theory & Composition in the Plains States Region
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the music composition degree levels they offer.
Top Plains States Region Schools in Music Composition
It is difficult to beat St Olaf College if you wish to pursue a degree in music theory & composition. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Northfield. A Best Colleges rank of #190 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means St. Olaf is a great college overall.
There were approximately 2 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at St. Olaf in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
University of Missouri - Kansas City is a good decision for students interested in a degree in music theory & composition. UMKC is a large public university located in the large city of Kansas City. This university ranks 12th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were approximately 17 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in music theory & composition from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
University of Minnesota - Duluth is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in music theory & composition. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Duluth. This university ranks 9th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 1 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music theory & composition from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
It is difficult to beat University of Northern Iowa if you wish to pursue a degree in music theory & composition. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #199 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNI is a great university overall.
There were approximately 1 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
Wichita State University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in music theory & composition. WSU is a large public university located in the large city of Wichita. This university ranks 6th out of 47 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were roughly 2 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in music theory & composition from Wichita State University
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