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#1 #1 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Gordon College Wenham, MA Annually, Gordon College grants about 35 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Experimental Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,108
#2 #2 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Each year, the University of the Arts awards around 64 degrees to students studying Dance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Music Management, Musical Theatre, Music Performance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,539
#3 #3 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Capital University Columbus, OH Each year, Capital University grants about 81 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 960–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,573
#4 #4 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY At SUNY at Fredonia, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, SUNY at Fredonia grants 67 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,709
#5 #5 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, SC At Anderson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,166
#6 #6 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY Annually, SUNY College at Potsdam awards about 98 degrees to those studying Music Teacher Education, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 970–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,809
#7 #7 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Northern State University Aberdeen, SD At Northern State University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,156
#8 #8 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Every year, Georgia College & State University grants about 107 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,676
#9 #9 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Truman State University Kirksville, MO Each year, Truman State University grants about 103 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,571
#10 #10 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, IN Annually, Anderson University grants about 43 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $53,292
#11 #11 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,409
#12 #12 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Economics, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 672 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $51,322
#13 #13 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 524 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,255
#14 #14 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 616 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $45,405
#15 #15 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS At William Carey University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $47,016
#16 #16 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ Each year, Rider University grants around 74 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,985
#17 #17 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 767 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $47,189
#18 #18 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Each year, Loyola University Maryland awards about 220 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,284
#19 #19 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $48,501
#20 #20 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $48,942
#21 #21 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 130 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Radio and Television, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,021
#22 #22 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 61 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,401
#23 #23 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN Every year, the University of St Thomas grants around 145 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,190–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,082
#24 #24 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Nazareth University Rochester, NY Every year, Nazareth University awards about 60 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related......view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,664
#25 #25 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,110
#26 #26 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 546 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,144
#27 #27 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 325 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,412
#28 #28 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $52,893
#29 #29 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY At CUNY Queens College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Accounting. In fact, CUNY Queens College awards 566 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,010–1,290 Median Starting Salary $45,817
#30 #30 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA Each year, Centenary College of Louisiana awards about 28 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,137
#31 #31 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $46,782
#32 #32 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Annually, CUNY Hunter College awards about 620 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Biology, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,110–1,400 Median Starting Salary $45,099
#33 #33 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 175 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $49,219
#34 #34 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,525
#35 #35 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY At CUNY Lehman College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 960–1,080 Median Starting Salary $45,889
#36 #36 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA Every year, Lebanon Valley College grants around 87 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,122
#37 #37 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $47,383
#38 #38 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Carthage College Kenosha, WI At Carthage College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Carthage College grants 55 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,293
#39 #39 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,043
#40 #40 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Bob Jones University Greenville, SC At Bob Jones University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $52,451
#41 #41 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 606 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,636
#42 #42 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Every year, Berklee College of Music awards around 391 degrees to those studying Computer Software and Media Applications, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,118
#43 #43 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,444
#44 #44 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1201 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,190–1,400 Median Starting Salary $51,031
#45 #45 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY At Hofstra University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 100 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $52,516
#46 #46 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $45,895
#47 #47 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 212 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,869
#48 #48 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 158 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,380
#49 #49 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Median Starting Salary $48,193
#50 #50 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 279 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $45,502
#51 #51 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $47,948
#52 #52 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Piedmont University Demorest, GA At Piedmont University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,728
#53 #53 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY At SUNY Buffalo State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,358
#54 #54 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Adams State University Alamosa, CO Every year, Adams State University grants about 70 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Sociology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 870–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#55 #55 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 273 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,174
#56 #56 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 341 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,259
#57 #57 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX At Tarleton State University, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 233 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,261
#58 #58 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,004
#59 #59 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $49,854
#60 #60 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $45,710
#61 #61 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Zoology/Animal Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,662
#62 #62 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Butler University Indianapolis, IN At Butler University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Butler University awards 78 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,400
#63 #63 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 590 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,500 Median Starting Salary $47,322
#64 #64 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 226 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,199
#65 #65 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Each year, Lakeland University grants around 136 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,081
#66 #66 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA At Messiah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,130–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,531
#67 #67 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, PR At Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Jazz/Jazz Studies, Music Teacher Education, and Woodwind Instruments. In fact, Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music grants 13 degrees annually to Jazz/Jazz Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,866
#68 #68 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Chapman University Orange, CA At Chapman University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,649
#69 #69 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA At Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,166
#70 #70 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 169 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,078
#71 #71 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 105 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $55,822
#72 #72 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $51,726
#73 #73 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Criminology. In fact, Old Dominion University awards 305 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $48,457
#74 #74 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 346 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $47,132
#75 #75 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 480 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $45,445
#76 #76 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Towson University Towson, MD Each year, Towson University awards around 482 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,529
#77 #77 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $47,930
#78 #78 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 435 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $52,294
#79 #79 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $47,435
#80 #80 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 645 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,920
#81 #81 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 401 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,032
#82 #82 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,468
#83 #83 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,180
#84 #84 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $47,735
#85 #85 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA Annually, the University of Louisiana at Monroe awards about 146 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Median Starting Salary $48,520
#86 #86 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,984
#87 #87 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,270 Median Starting Salary $55,729
#88 #88 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA Each year, Bridgewater State University grants around 251 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Management Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,872
#89 #89 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA At the University of the Pacific, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,470 Median Starting Salary $48,120
#90 #90 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Converse University Spartanburg, SC Every year, Converse University awards about 20 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Child Development, Art/Art Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,778
#91 #91 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $51,092
#92 #92 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 249 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,990
#93 #93 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. North Greenville University Tigerville, SC At North Greenville University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,501
#94 #94 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1536 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $45,800
#95 #95 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 90 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#96 #96 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,792
#97 #97 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Each year, Heidelberg University awards about 37 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,132
#98 #98 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY Each year, the University of the Cumberlands awards around 215 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,965
#99 #99 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 267 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $48,989
#100 #100 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Mississippi College Clinton, MS At Mississippi College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Mississippi College grants 96 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,684
#101 #101 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,103
#102 #102 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK Each year, Southeastern Oklahoma State University grants around 91 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 960–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,284
#103 #103 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 149 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,283
#104 #104 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, Accounting, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,027
#105 #105 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT At Southern Utah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Southern Utah University awards 154 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,005
#106 #106 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Each year, Lindenwood University awards about 186 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,244
#107 #107 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA At Valdosta State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 920–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,242
#108 #108 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 402 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,150
#109 #109 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 285 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Pharmacy....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,380
#110 #110 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 169 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,189
#111 #111 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY At Campbellsville University, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Social Work, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Campbellsville University awards 95 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,898
#112 #112 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Jackson State University Jackson, MS At Jackson State University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work. In fact, Jackson State University awards 99 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,050 Median Starting Salary $47,497
#113 #113 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. VanderCook College of Music Chicago, IL At VanderCook College of Music, only one major is offered: Music Teacher Education. Typically, 7 students receive a degree in Music Teacher Education every year. view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#114 #114 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Longy School of Music of Bard College Cambridge, MA Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#115 #115 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#116 #116 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S. Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO At Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,567
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About Music Teacher Education

Music Teacher Education programs prepare individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Students who are passionate about Music Teacher Education can study up to a Post masters certificate. Right now, 4,587 students earn a some level of degree in Music Teacher Education around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Music Teacher Education in the state of New York compared to any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Music Teacher Education is $36,800.

Popularity of Music Teacher Education Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Music Teacher Education degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Music Teacher Education majors is Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A career that is in high need that a degree in Music Teacher Education can prepare you for is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Music Teacher Education majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Music Teacher Education majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,142

Female Students

699 (61%)

Male Students

443 (38%)

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#1 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

86%

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1,150–1,370

$56,108

#2 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

78%

20

930–1,170

$57,539

#3 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

70%

16

960–1,210

$52,573

#4 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

79%

31

1,080–1,310

$53,709

#5 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

55%

17

1,110–1,310

$54,166

#6 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

78%

25

970–1,150

$50,809

#7 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

93%

24

970–1,180

$52,156

#8 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

88%

27

1,070–1,240

$54,676

#9 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

84%

10

1,210–1,400

$52,571

#10 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

53%

9

940–1,170

$53,292

#11 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

90%

12

1,040–1,240

$53,409

#12 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

11%

63

1,430–1,530

$51,322

#13 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

9%

16

1,490–1,560

$47,255

#14 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

24%

62

1,330–1,480

$45,405

#15 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

58%

20

1,080–1,310

$47,016

#16 Best College for Music Teacher Education in the U.S.

79%

11

1,110–1,320