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2027 Best Music Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges in the United States
146 Music Degrees Awarded
$39,896 Avg Early-Career Salary

Music programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their music programs.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best music schools.

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Best Schools for Music in Minnesota

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

Top Schools in Music

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities tops our 2027 ranking of the best music schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 73 music students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $28,677 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. More information about a degree in music from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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A rank of #2 makes Gustavus Adolphus College one of the top schools for music. Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 music degrees were awarded at Gustavus Adolphus College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College generally make around $44,396. Gustavus Adolphus College graduates carry a median of $26,197 in student loans. Get the full music details for Gustavus Adolphus College

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

Students looking for a strong music program will find one at St Olaf College, which ranked #3. St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 19 music degrees were awarded at St Olaf College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from St Olaf College generally make around $24,732. St Olaf College graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Read more about the music program at St Olaf College

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A rank of #4 makes University Of St Thomas Minnesota one of the top schools for music. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. University Of St Thomas Minnesota awarded about 12 music degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music program make about $65,183 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,923 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in music from University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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University Of Minnesota Duluth is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in music, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 music students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Duluth in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music degree from University Of Minnesota Duluth earn around $31,780 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,427 to complete this degree. Get the full music details for University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Concordia College At Moorhead placed #6 among the best music schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Moorhead. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 music students who graduated with this degree at Concordia College At Moorhead in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music program make about $44,611 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full music program report for Concordia College At Moorhead

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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