by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of music. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 385 bachelor's degrees in music during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The music bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for music students working on their bachelor's degree.
The music 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in music.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in music has to take a look at Duke University. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a bachelor’s in music from Duke University
It is hard to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in music. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the music degree program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill get $5,267 more than the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
More information about a bachelor’s in music from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a good choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in music. Located in the midsize city of Winston Salem, UNCSA is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in music from University of North Carolina School of the Arts
It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Greensboro if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in music. Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the music program state that they receive average early career wages of $15,995.
More information about a bachelor’s in music from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Charlotte.More information about a bachelor’s in music from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Music bachelor's degree recipients from Western Carolina University receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,246 above the typical earnings of music majors.
More information about a bachelor’s in music from Western Carolina University
Appalachian State is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Boone.More information about a bachelor’s in music from Appalachian State University
Located in the large city of Raleigh, Meredith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in music from Meredith College
Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in music from East Carolina University
High Point is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of High Point.More information about a bachelor’s in music from High Point University
Explore all the Best Music Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 771 |
| Georgia | 224 | 317 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 630 |
| Virginia | 213 | 453 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 160 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 208 |
| Alabama | 184 | 238 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 210 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 96 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 123 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 61 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Music has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 216 |
| Music Performance | 156 |
| Music Technology | 8 |
| Voice Performance | 2 |
| Jazz Studies | 2 |
| Other Music | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 644 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 529 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 472 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 181 |
| Dance | 115 |
| Arts & Media Management | 111 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 73 |
| Other Visual Art | 12 |
