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#1

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

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$36,467

Median Starting Salary

$48,915

#2

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

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

the University of Rochester is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,400–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$39,775

Median Starting Salary

$49,177

#3

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

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

the University of Central Oklahoma is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$18,055

Median Starting Salary

$50,095

#4

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

The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA

The New England Conservatory of Music is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

830–830

Est. Net Price *

$53,162

Median Starting Salary

$60,545

#5

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

Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$51,278

Median Starting Salary

$60,074

#6

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

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

35%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,370–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$46,462

Median Starting Salary

$58,562

#7

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

The New School
New York, NY

The New School is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 9,520 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,170–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$55,480

Median Starting Salary

$49,833

#8

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

Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music
San Juan, PR

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,102

Median Starting Salary

$49,850

#9

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

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,999

Median Starting Salary

$44,409

#10

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

SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY

SUNY at Purchase College is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 5,750 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,220–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$19,434

Median Starting Salary

$52,298

#11

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

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,030–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$23,935

Median Starting Salary

$54,028

#12

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

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

the University of North Texas is a somewhat selective school. They receive 32,016 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,283

Median Starting Salary

$49,621

#13

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

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$45,934

#14

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

The Juilliard School
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$43,151

Median Starting Salary

$56,138

#15

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

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$47,767

#16

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

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$25,606

Median Starting Salary

$46,487

#17

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

San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

910–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$45,726

Median Starting Salary

$51,847

#18

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

CUNY City College
New York, NY

CUNY City College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 34,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$5,181

Median Starting Salary

$46,152

#19

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

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$49,486

#20

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

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,240–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$17,434

Median Starting Salary

$48,306

#21

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

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,803

Median Starting Salary

$53,291

#22

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$49,926

#23

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

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$50,468

#24

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

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,160–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$22,077

Median Starting Salary

$50,369

#25

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

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$37,399

Median Starting Salary

$59,385

#26

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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$46,430

#27

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

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 12,400 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,230–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$35,858

Median Starting Salary

$60,006

#28

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

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Loyola University New Orleans is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,070–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$23,808

Median Starting Salary

$52,886

#29

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

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

the University of North Florida is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,000–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$11,338

Median Starting Salary

$48,933

#30

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

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

In general, DePaul University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$32,151

Median Starting Salary

$52,076

#31

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

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

In general, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,090–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,739

Median Starting Salary

$48,420

#32

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

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Overall, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,210–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$17,692

Median Starting Salary

$48,754

#33

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

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 5,730 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,000–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$24,108

Median Starting Salary

$52,410

#34

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

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

the University of Hartford is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,090–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$31,687

Median Starting Salary

$54,385

#35

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

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,030

Median Starting Salary

$51,761

#36

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

University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, NC

the University of North Carolina at Asheville is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$14,730

Median Starting Salary

$49,934

#37

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

California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$55,225

Median Starting Salary

$55,032

#38

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

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Generally, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,159

Median Starting Salary

$49,367

#39

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

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

the University of Northern Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$15,782

Median Starting Salary

$55,335

#40

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

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$10,384

Median Starting Salary

$48,408

#41

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

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Generally, Ball State University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,100–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$12,615

Median Starting Salary

$55,097

#42

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

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,030–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$20,485

Median Starting Salary

$55,305

#43

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

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Generally, Minnesota State University Moorhead is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$17,939

Median Starting Salary

$54,787

#44

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

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,060–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$26,943

Median Starting Salary

$50,170

#45

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

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 3,000 applications...

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

850–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$22,117

Median Starting Salary

$49,217

#46

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

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Generally, Wichita State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$13,553

Median Starting Salary

$50,183

#47

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

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University is a non selective school. They receive about 3,810 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

800–970

Est. Net Price *

$10,194

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, 80% percent of men and 20% 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.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
327
Female Students
66 (20%)
Male Students
261 (79%)

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