Voice Performance degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for voice performance students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the voice performance degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than New York University this year for voice performance. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 voice performance students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Voice Performance graduates of New York University earn a median of $28,287 early in their careers. New York University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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The New School came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best voice performance schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 voice performance students who graduated with this degree at The New School in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from The New School generally make around $15,510. The New School graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans.
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The Juilliard School is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in voice performance, ranking #3. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 27 voice performance students who graduated with this degree at The Juilliard School in the most recent data year. Graduates of the voice performance program make about $14,101 in their early career. The Juilliard School graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Manhattan School Of Music is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in voice performance, landing the #4 spot this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. There were roughly 74 voice performance students who graduated with this degree at Manhattan School Of Music in the most recent data year. Students who receive their voice performance degree from Manhattan School Of Music earn around $18,441 in the first couple years of their career. 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), 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 · 4 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).
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