2027 Best Music Schools in Vermont

Music degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for music students.

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• Best Music Schools in Vermont

Best Schools for Music in Vermont

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall music education in Vermont.

Top Schools in Music

1

University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

30 Music Degrees Awarded

$44,588 Median Starting Salary

University Of Vermont is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in music. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. University Of Vermont awarded about 30 music degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $44,588. Typical student debt for the program is $22,607. Read more about the music program at University Of Vermont

2

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Music Degrees Awarded

$29,031 Median Starting Salary

Bennington College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best music schools. Located in the town of Bennington, Bennington College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 16 music degrees were awarded at Bennington College in the most recent year. Graduates of the music program make about $29,031 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,815. More information about a degree in music from Bennington College

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.