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2024 Best Music Schools in Oklahoma

7 Colleges in Oklahoma
378 Music Degrees Awarded
$21,735 Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in music is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #43 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in Oklahoma to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of music. Combined, these schools handed out 378 degrees in music to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Music School

Best Music Schools in Oklahoma The music program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Music rankings. For our Best Overall Music School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Music Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Music
Bachelor's Degrees in Music
Master's Degrees in Music
Doctor's Degrees in Music

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Music Schools in Oklahoma 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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Best Schools for Music in Oklahoma

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 degree levels they offer.

Top Oklahoma Schools in Music

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OK
$25,000 Median Student Debt

Every student pursuing a degree in music needs to look into University of Tulsa. Located in the large city of Tulsa, University of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #418 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Tulsa is a great university overall.

There were approximately 22 music students who graduated with this degree at University of Tulsa in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in music from University of Tulsa

2
OCU crest
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Music Degrees Awarded
4.3% Growth in Graduates

Oklahoma City University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in music. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OCU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #572 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OCU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 92 music students who graduated with this degree at OCU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the music program state that they receive average early career wages of $21,740.

More information about a degree in music from Oklahoma City University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OK

It's difficult to beat Oklahoma State University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in music. Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #227 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 29 music students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in music from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
80 Music Degrees Awarded
$19,755 Median Starting Salary

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in music. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman. A Best Colleges rank of #140 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Oklahoma is a great university overall.

There were about 80 music students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the music program report average early career earnings of $19,755.

More information about a degree in music from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Music Degrees Awarded
$23,703 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were roughly 73 music students who graduated with this degree at UCO in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, music degree recipients generally make around $23,703 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in music from University of Central Oklahoma

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In OK

OC is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Edmond. This university ranks 12th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 3 music students who graduated with this degree at OC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in music from Oklahoma Christian University

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In OK
85.7% Growth in Graduates

NSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Tahlequah. This university ranks 14th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were about 7 music students who graduated with this degree at NSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in music from Northeastern State University

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
19th Most Popular In OK

USAO is a fairly small public university located in the town of Chickasha.

There were roughly 2 music students who graduated with this degree at USAO in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in music from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In OK
83.3% Growth in Graduates

OCCC is a large public college located in the large city of Oklahoma City. This college ranks 6th out of 32 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were about 6 music students who graduated with this degree at OCCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in music from Oklahoma City Community College

Best Music Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Music Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 2,045
Arizona 287 323
New Mexico 219 66

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One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Music has other similar majors worth exploring.

Music Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Music 180
Music Performance 122
Music Technology 33
Voice Performance 13
Music Theory & Composition 7
Keyboard Instruments 7
Music Pedagogy 5
Jazz Studies 4
Conducting 3
Stringed Instruments 3

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 597
Fine & Studio Arts 234
Drama & Theater Arts 188
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 132
Dance 58
Arts & Media Management 39
General Visual & Performing Arts 29
Other Visual Art 5

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