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#1 #1 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 145 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,102
#2 #2 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA At California Institute of the Arts, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Acting, Fine/Studio Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,032
#3 #3 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA At Musicians Institute, only three majors are offered: Music Performance, General, Music Theory and Composition, Music, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 980–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#4 #4 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA At San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are Stringed Instruments, Music Technology, and Keyboard Instruments. In fact, San Francisco Conservatory of Music grants 16 degrees annually to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#5 #5 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 14 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,915
#6 #6 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 12 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $48,239
#7 #7 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY At SUNY at Purchase College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, and Fine and Studio Arts Management. In fact, SUNY at Purchase College awards 59 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,298
#8 #8 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. The New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA At The New England Conservatory of Music, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Stringed Instruments, Keyboard Instruments, and Jazz/Jazz Studies. In fact, The New England Conservatory of Music grants 29 degrees per year to graduating Stringed Instruments students....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 830–830 Median Starting Salary $60,545
#9 #9 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 8 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $50,204
#10 #10 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,850
#11 #11 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA At Academy of Art University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#12 #12 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 $46,487
#13 #13 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Lawrence University Appleton, WI Annually, Lawrence University grants around 37 degrees to those studying Music Performance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Median Starting Salary $54,585
#14 #14 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 5 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,486
#15 #15 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 158 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $48,131
#16 #16 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#17 #17 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 1 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,767
#18 #18 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $51,902
#19 #19 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, General, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $44,409
#20 #20 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 11 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,839
#21 #21 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 661 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Median Starting Salary $45,931
#22 #22 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Annually, Western Connecticut State University awards about 81 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 11 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,037
#23 #23 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA At Los Angeles College of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are Music Technology, Music Theory and Composition, and Voice and Opera. In fact, Los Angeles College of Music grants 10 degrees annually to Music Technology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#24 #24 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 5 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,173
#25 #25 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 5 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $51,129
#26 #26 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 2 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,307
#27 #27 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,468
#28 #28 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 3 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,177
#29 #29 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Wheaton College Wheaton, IL At Wheaton College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, General, English Language and Literature, and General. In fact, Wheaton College awards 70 degrees every year to Business/Managerial Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Median Starting Salary $55,472
#30 #30 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Each year, Lewis & Clark College awards about 63 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, International Relations and Affairs, and Sociology and Anthropology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Median Starting Salary $56,601
#31 #31 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 3 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,926
#32 #32 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. St Olaf College Northfield, MN At St Olaf College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Mathematics, and General. In fact, St Olaf College grants 74 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $55,859
#33 #33 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,500 Median Starting Salary $48,306
#34 #34 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Oberlin College Oberlin, OH At Oberlin College, the three most popular college majors students study are Music Performance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Oberlin College grants 89 degrees per year to Music Performance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $58,562
#35 #35 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Manhattan School of Music New York, NY At Manhattan School of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are Voice and Opera, Musical Theatre, and Stringed Instruments. In fact, Manhattan School of Music grants 23 degrees every year to graduating Voice and Opera students....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $60,074
#36 #36 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 1 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $46,430
#37 #37 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 2 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Median Starting Salary $50,397
#38 #38 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Furman University Greenville, SC Annually, Furman University awards about 55 degrees to those majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,290–1,430 Median Starting Salary $54,083
#39 #39 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 2 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Median Starting Salary $54,633
#40 #40 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Every year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grants around 250 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Mathematics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,380–1,510 Median Starting Salary $52,504
#41 #41 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,880
#42 #42 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 497 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,291
#43 #43 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,429
#44 #44 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 3 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,006
#45 #45 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,217
#46 #46 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. The Juilliard School New York, NY At The Juilliard School, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Stringed Instruments, Dance, General, and Keyboard Instruments. In fact, The Juilliard School awards 36 degrees every year to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,138
#47 #47 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 1 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#48 #48 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK At the University of Tulsa, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, the University of Tulsa grants 52 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,510 Median Starting Salary $48,359
#49 #49 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,974
#50 #50 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL At Illinois Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,067
#51 #51 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Each year, The College of Wooster awards around 41 degrees to those studying Political Science and Government, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,460 Median Starting Salary $55,645
#52 #52 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 5 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#53 #53 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA Every year, Susquehanna University awards about 54 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Creative Writing, Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $58,395
#54 #54 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 567 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,369
#55 #55 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Annually, the University of Puget Sound awards around 60 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $58,530
#56 #56 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 121 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, International Relations and Affairs, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $53,253
#57 #57 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,901
#58 #58 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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, and Pre-Occupational Therapy......view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,649
#59 #59 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Redlands Redlands, CA At the University of Redlands, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,603
#60 #60 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,470 Median Starting Salary $49,104
#61 #61 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 166 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,370
#62 #62 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Taylor University Upland, IN Each year, Taylor University awards about 39 degrees to students studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,392
#63 #63 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH At Baldwin Wallace University, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,749
#64 #64 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Houghton University Houghton, NY At Houghton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,262
#65 #65 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN At Concordia College at Moorhead, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,725
#66 #66 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA All students who are attending Curtis for a bachelor’s majors in Music Performance, General, Voice and Opera, and Music Theory and Composition, although other students may be pursuing diplomas, certificates, or masters. Students will take their musical courses as well as classes in liberal arts and career......view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#67 #67 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 4 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#68 #68 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 327 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,754
#69 #69 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 199 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,097
#70 #70 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Biola University La Mirada, CA At Biola University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,411
#71 #71 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Stetson University DeLand, FL At Stetson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,724
#72 #72 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Manhattan University Riverdale, NY At Manhattan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Civil Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Manhattan University grants 100 degrees per year to graduating Civil Engineering, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,561
#73 #73 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $50,914
#74 #74 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 $48,420
#75 #75 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,076
#76 #76 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Loyola University New Orleans grants about 79 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Music Management, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,886
#77 #77 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN At Valparaiso University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Valparaiso University awards 119 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $53,308
#78 #78 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,405
#79 #79 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#80 #80 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL At Elmhurst University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Elmhurst University awards 113 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,410
#81 #81 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Every year, the College of the Ozarks awards around 22 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,849
#82 #82 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,970
#83 #83 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 6 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,621
#84 #84 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Central Michigan University grants 168 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,224
#85 #85 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Northwest University Kirkland, WA Annually, Northwest University grants about 43 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,320 Median Starting Salary $51,802
#86 #86 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN At the University of Minnesota Duluth, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, the University of Minnesota Duluth awards 152 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,752
#87 #87 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Every year, Oklahoma City University grants about 102 degrees to those majoring in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Music Performance, General, Dance, General, and Acting....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#88 #88 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,335
#89 #89 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 1 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,720
#90 #90 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Every year, the University of Northwestern-St Paul grants about 54 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $55,214
#91 #91 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Each year, Mercyhurst University awards around 59 degrees to students majoring in Intelligence, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,751
#92 #92 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 1 SAT Score 960–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,558
#93 #93 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Each year, Keene State College awards around 62 degrees to those majoring in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Architecture....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,720
#94 #94 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 117 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,470
#95 #95 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY At CUNY Brooklyn College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, CUNY Brooklyn College grants 428 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Median Starting Salary $47,021
#96 #96 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 73 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $52,303
#97 #97 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA At Cairn University-Langhorne, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,160 Median Starting Salary $53,008
#98 #98 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,171
#99 #99 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 $49,669
#100 #100 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI At Madonna University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,120 Median Starting Salary $50,174
#101 #101 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID Each year, Northwest Nazarene University grants about 56 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Social Work, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,009
#102 #102 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#103 #103 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $47,309
#104 #104 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#105 #105 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO At Webster University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,832
#106 #106 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Each year, Dallas Baptist University awards about 60 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,780
#107 #107 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Each year, Oakwood University awards around 25 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Theology/Theological Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $51,533
#108 #108 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 465 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,101
#109 #109 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 Child Development, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,762
#110 #110 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 179 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,049
#111 #111 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Lynn University awards about 61 degrees to students majoring in International Business/Trade/Commerce, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,719
#112 #112 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN At Trevecca Nazarene University, 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 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,437
#113 #113 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 155 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,816
#114 #114 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 212 degrees to those majoring in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,431
#115 #115 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC At Gardner-Webb University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Community Psychology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Gardner-Webb University awards 74 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,469
#116 #116 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Each year, Cedarville University grants around 136 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,140
#117 #117 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 230 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Fine and Studio Arts Management, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,833
#118 #118 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 513 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $50,180
#119 #119 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,305
#120 #120 Best College for Music Theory and Composition in the U.S. Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA At Los Angeles Film School, the most popular majors students study are Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other, and Music Theory and Composition....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 96 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,847
#121 #121 Best College for Music Theory and Composition 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 3 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,523
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About Music Theory and Composition

A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, chromatics, improvisation, progressions, musical writing, instrumentation, orchestration, electronic and computer applications, studies of specific musical styles, and development of original creative ability.

Students who are passionate about Music Theory and Composition can study up to a Doctors degree professional practice. Currently, 1,147 students are granted some level of degree in Music Theory and Composition around the US each year. More students earn a degree in Music Theory and Composition in the state of California compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Music Theory and Composition is $38,300.

Popularity of Music Theory and Composition Degrees in the U.S.

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

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Careers

The highest paying job for Music Theory and Composition majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Music Theory and Composition can prepare you for is Music Directors and Composers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Music Theory and Composition majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Music Theory and Composition majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

634

Female Students

216 (34%)

Male Students

418 (65%)

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