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#1 #1 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Oberlin College Oberlin, OH At Oberlin College, the three most popular college majors students study are Music Performance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oberlin College grants 108 degrees per year to Music Performance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,380–1,520 Median Starting Salary $58,562
#2 #2 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Manhattan School of Music New York, NY At Manhattan School of Music, the most popular majors students pursue are Musical Theatre, Voice and Opera, and Stringed Instruments. In fact, Manhattan School of Music grants 23 degrees every year to graduating Musical Theatre students....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $60,074
#3 #3 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 248 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,833
#4 #4 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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, Woodwind Instruments, and Brass Instruments. In fact, The New England Conservatory of Music grants 29 degrees per year to graduating Stringed Instruments students....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 830–830 Median Starting Salary $60,545
#5 #5 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 17 degrees annually to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 910–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#6 #6 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#7 #7 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $44,409
#8 #8 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,177
#9 #9 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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, Communication, General, Dance, and General. In fact, SUNY at Purchase College awards 57 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,298
#10 #10 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 39 degrees every year to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,138
#11 #11 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 613 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,621
#12 #12 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,915
#13 #13 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,032
#14 #14 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 580 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,291
#15 #15 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 Stringed Instruments, Music Teacher Education, and Woodwind Instruments. In fact, Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music grants 9 degrees annually to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,850
#16 #16 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,367
#17 #17 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#18 #18 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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, Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,486
#19 #19 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,767
#20 #20 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 744 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 3 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $48,306
#21 #21 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 893 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,468
#22 #22 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 57 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#23 #23 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 269 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Median Starting Salary $52,076
#24 #24 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Loyola University New Orleans grants about 76 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,886
#25 #25 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,330–1,520 Median Starting Salary $49,926
#26 #26 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 515 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 Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Median Starting Salary $46,430
#27 #27 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 88 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 4 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,006
#28 #28 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 277 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $58,712
#29 #29 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 601 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, Social Sciences, General, and Advertising....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,369
#30 #30 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,754
#31 #31 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 322 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,776
#32 #32 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,933
#33 #33 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY Every year, CUNY City College grants about 389 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Economics, General, Fine/Studio Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,070–1,430 Median Starting Salary $46,152
#34 #34 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,429
#35 #35 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 367 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#36 #36 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and General. In fact, Elmhurst University awards 115 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,410
#37 #37 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,305
#38 #38 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina Asheville awards about 101 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Environmental Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Median Starting Salary $49,934
#39 #39 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 243 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#40 #40 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 205 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 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,097
#41 #41 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 160 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 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,364
#42 #42 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $48,420
#43 #43 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 222 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,183
#44 #44 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL At Jacksonville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,170
#45 #45 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, 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 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,504
#46 #46 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Every year, Minnesota State University Moorhead grants around 88 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,787
#47 #47 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Xavier University of Louisiana, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Public Health, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Xavier University of Louisiana awards 130 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,160 Median Starting Salary $49,535
#48 #48 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 209 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,095
#49 #49 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Central State University Wilberforce, OH At Central State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Education, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Central State University awards 323 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 800–970 Median Starting Salary $50,712
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About Jazz/Jazz Studies

Jazz/Jazz Studies programs prepare individuals to study and master the performance and composition of Jazz. Includes instruction in the history of Jazz and related musical styles such as the Blues, Jazz composition and theory, improvisation, Jazz instrument and ensemble performance, and related topics.

Students majoring in Jazz/Jazz Studies can advance up to a Masters degree. On average, 82% percent of men and 18% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Jazz/Jazz Studies is most common in New York. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Jazz/Jazz Studies is $38,300.

Popularity of Jazz/Jazz Studies Degrees in the U.S.

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The highest paying job for Jazz/Jazz Studies majors is Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Jazz/Jazz Studies 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

341

Female Students

62 (18%)

Male Students

279 (81%)

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Jazz/Jazz Studies

#1 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

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1,380–1,520

$58,562

#2 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

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$60,074

#3 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

63%

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1,170–1,370

$49,833

#4 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

41%

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$60,545

#5 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

55%

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910–1,230

$51,847

#6 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

10%

15

1,450–1,550

$45,934

#7 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

9%

14

1,320–1,540

$44,409

#8 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

40%

14

1,410–1,530

$49,177

#9 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

74%

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1,210–1,380

$52,298

#10 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

9%

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$56,138

#11 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

72%

29

990–1,240

$49,621

#12 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

19%

9

1,340–1,480

$48,915

#13 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

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$55,032

#14 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

85%

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1,190–1,370

$53,291

#15 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

78%

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$49,850

#16 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S.

96%

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