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#1 #1 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, Stringed Instruments, and Voice and Opera. In fact, Manhattan School of Music grants 23 degrees every year to graduating Musical Theatre students....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $60,074
#2 #2 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 Jazz/Jazz Studies, Stringed Instruments, and Music Teacher Education. In fact, Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music grants 10 degrees annually to Jazz/Jazz Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,850
#3 #3 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 Voice and Opera. In fact, The Juilliard School awards 40 degrees every year to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,138
#4 #4 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, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $44,409
#5 #5 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 1244 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#6 #6 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 Voice and Opera. In fact, The New England Conservatory of Music grants 32 degrees per year to graduating Stringed Instruments students....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 830–830 Median Starting Salary $60,545
#7 #7 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, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Oberlin College grants 88 degrees per year to Music Performance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,380–1,520 Median Starting Salary $58,562
#8 #8 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, Acoustics, and Jazz/Jazz Studies. In fact, San Francisco Conservatory of Music grants 13 degrees annually to Stringed Instruments majors....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#9 #9 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 345 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,030–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,028
#10 #10 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,486
#11 #11 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 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,177
#12 #12 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, Dance, General, Communication, and General. 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
#13 #13 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 Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $48,915
#14 #14 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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 283 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $46,487
#15 #15 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 708 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,621
#16 #16 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, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,767
#17 #17 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 761 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $48,306
#18 #18 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 586 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Advertising, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,291
#19 #19 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 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $52,076
#20 #20 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, and Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 32% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,032
#21 #21 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 Science, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,926
#22 #22 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 598 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,369
#23 #23 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 561 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 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,320–1,520 Median Starting Salary $46,430
#24 #24 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 88 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,934
#25 #25 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Music Management....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,886
#26 #26 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 297 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $58,712
#27 #27 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 187 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 960–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#28 #28 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 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $49,367
#29 #29 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 321 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 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,754
#30 #30 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 75 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,006
#31 #31 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Butler University Indianapolis, IN At Butler University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Butler University awards 79 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,933
#33 #33 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies 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....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#34 #34 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 402 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#35 #35 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 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,429
#36 #36 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,305
#37 #37 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, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Elmhurst University awards 101 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Median Starting Salary $52,410
#38 #38 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY Every year, CUNY City College grants about 427 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Economics, General, Fine/Studio Arts, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,430 Median Starting Salary $46,152
#39 #39 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Shenandoah University Winchester, VA At Shenandoah University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,714
#40 #40 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, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,420
#41 #41 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Annually, Roosevelt University awards about 55 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Musical Theatre, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,217
#42 #42 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Experimental Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,364
#43 #43 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 190 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 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $55,097
#44 #44 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Every year, Minnesota State University Moorhead grants around 102 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,787
#45 #45 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,130–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,170
#46 #46 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 224 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 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,183
#47 #47 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,095
#48 #48 Best College for Jazz/Jazz Studies in the U.S. The New School New York, NY Each year, The New School awards about 271 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Fine and Studio Arts Management, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,833
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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 Post masters certificate. 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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Student Demographics

Total Students

373

Female Students

67 (17%)

Male Students

306 (82%)

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

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

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

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$58,562

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

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

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

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

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$49,177

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

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

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$48,915

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

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$46,487

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

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

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