2027 Best Music Schools in North Dakota

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.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for music students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Music Schools in North Dakota

Best Schools for Music in North Dakota

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

Top Schools in Music

1

North Dakota State University Main Campus
Fargo, ND

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Music Degrees Awarded

$54,076 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked North Dakota State University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in music. This large public university is located in the city of Fargo. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 music students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music program make about $54,076 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,153 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in music from North Dakota State University Main Campus

2

Valley City State University
Valley City, ND

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Music Degrees Awarded

$48,241 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong music program will find one at Valley City State University, which ranked #2. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Valley City. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Valley City State University awarded about 10 music degrees in the most recent data year. Music graduates of Valley City State University earn a median of $48,241 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,074. More information about a degree in music from Valley City State University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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.