by our College Data Analytics TeamMusic programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for music students pursuing a degree.
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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 degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of Delaware tops our 2027 ranking of the best music schools. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. University Of Delaware awarded about 44 music degrees in the most recent data year. Music graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $38,417 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,334. Get the full music details for University Of Delaware
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 · 1 school evaluated.
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