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#1 #1 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 Jazz/Jazz Studies. In fact, San Francisco Conservatory of Music grants 16 degrees annually to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#2 #2 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $60,074
#3 #3 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,138
#4 #4 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 18 SAT Score 830–830 Median Starting Salary $60,545
#5 #5 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 7 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $46,487
#6 #6 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 $47,767
#7 #7 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 5 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $48,131
#8 #8 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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
#9 #9 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 8 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $48,720
#10 #10 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 5 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,915
#11 #11 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 4 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,217
#12 #12 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 7 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,833
#13 #13 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 3 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Median Starting Salary $54,633
#14 #14 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,850
#15 #15 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,839
#16 #16 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#17 #17 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 51 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,440
#18 #18 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 1 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Median Starting Salary $50,397
#19 #19 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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
#20 #20 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,429
#21 #21 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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
#22 #22 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,603
#23 #23 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Hope College Holland, MI At Hope College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Hope College awards 113 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $57,457
#24 #24 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,510 Median Starting Salary $48,359
#25 #25 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $56,806
#26 #26 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,067
#27 #27 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 164 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,854
#28 #28 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Augustana College Rock Island, IL At Augustana College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Augustana College grants 66 degrees per year to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,884
#29 #29 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,435
#30 #30 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,749
#31 #31 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 1 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,724
#32 #32 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#33 #33 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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
#34 #34 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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
#35 #35 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 1 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,832
#36 #36 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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
#37 #37 Best College for Keyboard Instruments 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 2 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,183
#38 #38 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 479 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,511
#39 #39 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Every year, Southeastern University awards around 205 degrees to students majoring in Divinity/Ministry, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,192
#40 #40 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,420
#41 #41 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Houston Christian University Houston, TX At Houston Christian University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,387
#42 #42 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Reinhardt University Waleska, GA At Reinhardt University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,563
#43 #43 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 58 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Musical Theatre, Management Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,217
#44 #44 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 380 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#45 #45 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Shorter University Rome, GA At Shorter University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,739
#46 #46 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S. Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY At Roberts Wesleyan University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Education, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,798
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About Keyboard Instruments

Keyboard Instruments programs prepare individuals to master the piano, organ, or related keyboard instruments and performing art as solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in piano and keyboard pedagogy, ensemble playing, accompanying, service playing, repertoire, keyboard and pedal skills, recital, and personal style development.

Students who are interested in Keyboard Instruments can study up to a Doctors degree professional practice. Currently, 558 students are granted some level of degree in Keyboard Instruments around the country each year. More students earn a degree in Keyboard Instruments in New York than any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Keyboard Instruments is $38,300.

Popularity of Keyboard Instruments Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Keyboard Instruments majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Keyboard Instruments can prepare you for is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary.

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#1 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

160

Female Students

75 (46%)

Male Students

85 (53%)

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#1 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

52%

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910–1,230

$51,847

#2 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

40%

18

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$60,074

#3 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

9%

15

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$56,138

#4 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

38%

18

830–830

$60,545

#5 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

6%

7

1,500–1,560

$46,487

#6 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

7%

6

1,480–1,560

$47,767

#7 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

8%

5

1,510–1,570

$48,131

#8 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

10%

5

1,440–1,550

$45,934

#9 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

69%

8

1,310–1,440

$48,720

#10 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

19%

5

1,340–1,480

$48,915

#11 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

44%

4

1,190–1,380

$53,217

#12 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

83%

7

1,170–1,370

$49,833

#13 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

65%

3

1,280–1,440

$54,633

#14 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

81%

2

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$49,850

#15 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

85%

4

1,180–1,350

$50,839

#16 Best College for Keyboard Instruments in the U.S.

99%

4

1,040–1,340