2026 Best Stringed Instruments Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Stringed Instruments programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for stringed instruments students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Stringed Instruments in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall stringed instruments education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Top Schools in Stringed Instruments
Leading the list is Carnegie Mellon University, our #1 school for stringed instruments. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 stringed instruments students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Stringed Instruments graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $23,278 early in their careers. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $24,431 in student loans.
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The Juilliard School is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in stringed instruments, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, The Juilliard School is a small private not-for-profit university. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 117 stringed instruments degrees were awarded at The Juilliard School in the most recent year. Graduates of the stringed instruments program make about $14,101 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Manhattan School Of Music is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in stringed instruments, ranking #3. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 69 stringed instruments degrees were awarded at Manhattan School Of Music in the most recent year. Stringed Instruments graduates of Manhattan School Of Music earn a median of $18,441 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 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.
