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2022 Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k

16 Ranked Colleges
262 Degrees Awarded
$42,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master's For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 545 people earned their degree in stringed instruments, making the major the 599th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 262 stringed instruments graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in stringed instruments. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great stringed instruments programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the stringed instruments program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree stringed instruments students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Stringed Instruments (Income Over $110k)

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s stringed instruments degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Stringed Instruments at U-M

#2

Manhattan School of Music

New York, New York
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Manhattan School of Music. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. Manhattan School of Music is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 41 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Manhattan School of Music also made our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Manhattan School of Music are $49,270, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Stringed Instruments at Manhattan School of Music

#3

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wichita State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s stringed instruments degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

WSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Stringed Instruments at Wichita State University

#15 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Akron Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Akron, Ohio. It awarded 2 masters’s stringed instruments degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Akron Main Campus, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus are $15,217, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Stringed Instruments at University of Akron Main Campus

#5

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Yale University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. This fairly large school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 41 masters’s stringed instruments degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Yale Stringed Instruments Report

#6

Longy School of Music of Bard College

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#12 in overall quality

Longy School of Music of Bard College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Longy is a small school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts that handed out 6 masters’s stringed instruments degrees in 2019-2020.

Longy also took the #12 spot in our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Longy are $46,880, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Stringed Instruments at Longy School of Music of Bard College

#7

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
#14 in overall quality

Roosevelt University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This small school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 4 masters’s stringed instruments degrees in 2019-2020.

Roosevelt also took the #14 spot in our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt are $21,605, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Roosevelt University Stringed Instruments Report

#8

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

Northwestern University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern also made our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Stringed Instruments at Northwestern University

#9

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Rice University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. Rice is a medium-sized school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 26 masters’s stringed instruments degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice also took the #3 spot in our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Stringed Instruments at Rice

#10

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#9 in overall quality

Catholic University of America landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s stringed instruments students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CUA, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Catholic University of America are $50,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Stringed Instruments at Catholic University of America

#11

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco, California
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, San Francisco Conservatory of Music did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. SFCM is located in San Francisco, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s stringed instruments degrees to qualified students.

SFCM also made our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFCM are $49,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full San Francisco Conservatory of Music Stringed Instruments Report

#12

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Texas Christian University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Worth, Texas. It awarded 3 masters’s stringed instruments degrees in 2019-2020.

TCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Christian University are $32,268, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas Christian University Stringed Instruments Report

#13

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#5 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. USC is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 16 masters’s stringed instruments degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree stringed instruments students whose families make more than $110k list, USC has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USC Stringed Instruments Report

#14

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s stringed instruments degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326.

Read full report on Stringed Instruments at Carnegie Mellon University

#15

The Juilliard School

New York, New York
#8 in overall quality

The Juilliard School did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #15. The Juilliard School is located in New York, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 49 masters’s stringed instruments degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree stringed instruments students whose families make more than $110k list, Juilliard has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Juilliard are $49,260, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The Juilliard School Stringed Instruments Report

#16

The New School

New York, New York

With a ranking of #16, The New School did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Stringed Instruments Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. New School University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 1 masters’s stringed instruments degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree stringed instruments students whose families make more than $110k list, New School University has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Stringed Instruments Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The New School are $47,642, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full New School University Stringed Instruments Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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