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#1

#1 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI

Grace Christian University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 300 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$12,988

Median Starting Salary

$50,143

#2

#2 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

76

SAT Score

1,170–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$36,225

Median Starting Salary

$56,974

#3

#3 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

226

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$46,873

Median Starting Salary

$54,102

#4

#4 Best College for Music, Other 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

29

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$36,467

Median Starting Salary

$48,915

#5

#5 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Generally, Wesleyan University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,350–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$21,270

Median Starting Salary

$53,673

#6

#6 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

1,220–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,234

Median Starting Salary

$54,164

#7

#7 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

35%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,370–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$46,462

Median Starting Salary

$58,562

#8

#8 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Capital University
Columbus, OH

Capital University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 4,370 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

970–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$24,439

Median Starting Salary

$53,558

#9

#9 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

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

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$29,913

Median Starting Salary

$49,260

#10

#10 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College is a non selective school. They receive 1,893 applications every year .

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,280–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$29,961

Median Starting Salary

$55,472

#11

#11 Best College for Music, Other 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

5

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$45,934

#12

#12 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

In general, Carnegie Mellon University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$33,499

Median Starting Salary

$51,902

#13

#13 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Northwest University
Kirkland, WA

Northwest University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,070–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$23,722

Median Starting Salary

$51,802

#14

#14 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Generally, Colby College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,430–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$16,951

Median Starting Salary

$54,395

#15

#15 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Northern Vermont University
Johnson, VT

Overall, Northern Vermont University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

920–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$15,546

Median Starting Salary

$52,116

#16

#16 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

In general, Stetson University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,140–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$25,756

Median Starting Salary

$52,724

#17

#17 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,390–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$50,263

Median Starting Salary

$49,663

#18

#18 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,310–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$26,171

Median Starting Salary

$55,859

#19

#19 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

990–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,361

Median Starting Salary

$49,227

#20

#20 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College is a non selective school. Approximately 7,890 applications are received by the school every...

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,040–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$15,879

Median Starting Salary

$48,516

#21

#21 Best College for Music, Other 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

5

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$49,926

#22

#22 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,370–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$43,220

Median Starting Salary

$54,403

#23

#23 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Furman University
Greenville, SC

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

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$33,370

Median Starting Salary

$54,083

#24

#24 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,200–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$18,044

Median Starting Salary

$58,712

#25

#25 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

In general, Duquesne University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,170–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$33,919

Median Starting Salary

$56,519

#26

#26 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 3,700 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,140–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$27,937

Median Starting Salary

$50,440

#27

#27 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Biola University
La Mirada, CA

In general, Biola University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,120–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$31,522

Median Starting Salary

$53,411

#28

#28 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$37,399

Median Starting Salary

$59,385

#29

#29 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Generally, Brigham Young University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,280–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$13,521

Median Starting Salary

$48,720

#30

#30 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine, CA

Generally, Concordia University-Irvine is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,050–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$29,508

Median Starting Salary

$52,370

#31

#31 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA

Overall, Messiah University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$24,120

Median Starting Salary

$56,515

#32

#32 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Truett McConnell University
Cleveland, GA

Truett McConnell University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

990–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$18,835

Median Starting Salary

$54,869

#33

#33 Best College for Music, Other 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

7

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$32,151

Median Starting Salary

$52,076

#34

#34 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN

Generally, Trevecca Nazarene University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$16,080

Median Starting Salary

$50,437

#35

#35 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Houghton University
Houghton, NY

Houghton University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$21,550

Median Starting Salary

$55,262

#36

#36 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 2,700 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$24,576

Median Starting Salary

$57,044

#37

#37 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL

In general, Trinity Christian College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,010–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,822

Median Starting Salary

$53,431

#38

#38 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Generally, Dillard University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$18,949

Median Starting Salary

$48,710

#39

#39 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Otterbein University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$22,661

Median Starting Salary

$55,763

#40

#40 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,487

Median Starting Salary

$47,067

#41

#41 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Webster University
Saint Louis, MO

Webster University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,020–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$23,069

Median Starting Salary

$49,832

#42

#42 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Lee University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,010–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$19,726

Median Starting Salary

$52,303

#43

#43 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN

Overall, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$21,755

Median Starting Salary

$50,011

#44

#44 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

the University of Mary is a somewhat selective school. They receive 1,499 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,369

Median Starting Salary

$56,729

#45

#45 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

the University of Memphis is a non selective school. They receive about 15,800 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

930–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,873

Median Starting Salary

$48,357

#46

#46 Best College for Music, Other 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

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$31,687

Median Starting Salary

$54,385

#47

#47 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

the University of Minnesota Duluth is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,031

Median Starting Salary

$55,752

#48

#48 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Marietta College
Marietta, OH

Marietta College is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 2,470 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$22,895

Median Starting Salary

$53,163

#49

#49 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$12,625

Median Starting Salary

$50,063

#50

#50 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

In general, Long Island University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$25,802

Median Starting Salary

$48,134

#51

#51 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Musicians Institute
Hollywood, CA

Musicians Institute is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

980–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$36,976

Median Starting Salary

$51,847

#52

#52 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL

Generally, Palm Beach Atlantic University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$30,276

Median Starting Salary

$53,072

#53

#53 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID

Northwest Nazarene University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 3,400 applications...

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,010–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$25,674

Median Starting Salary

$52,009

#54

#54 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Hobe Sound Bible College
Hobe Sound, FL

Hobe Sound Bible College is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

840–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$4,388

Median Starting Salary

$50,526

#55

#55 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV

Overall, West Liberty University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

670–890

Est. Net Price *

$13,788

Median Starting Salary

$52,718

#56

#56 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS

Generally, Bethel College-North Newton is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

980–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$24,630

Median Starting Salary

$51,865

#57

#57 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

In general, the University of North Georgia is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$11,721

Median Starting Salary

$51,432

#58

#58 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin, TN

Generally, The University of Tennessee-Martin is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$12,619

Median Starting Salary

$49,332

#59

#59 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fayette, MO

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$24,828

Median Starting Salary

$51,140

#60

#60 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA

the University of Louisiana at Monroe is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$11,353

Median Starting Salary

$49,505

#61

#61 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Overall, Western Oregon University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

990–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$16,754

Median Starting Salary

$52,155

#62

#62 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University is a non selective school. They receive about 3,900 applications every year from...

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$24,280

Median Starting Salary

$50,674

#63

#63 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Newberry College
Newberry, SC

Overall, Newberry College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

920–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$19,405

Median Starting Salary

$52,837

#64

#64 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

In general, the University of Southern Maine is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$12,343

Median Starting Salary

$49,569

#65

#65 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC

In general, the University of South Carolina-Upstate is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

980–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$13,835

Median Starting Salary

$51,338

#66

#66 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$28,387

Median Starting Salary

$53,431

#67

#67 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY

Morehead State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$10,991

Median Starting Salary

$49,622

#68

#68 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 4,200 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

960–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$25,636

Median Starting Salary

$52,081

#69

#69 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$16,359

Median Starting Salary

$49,257

#70

#70 Best College for Music, Other in the U.S.

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$35,616

Median Starting Salary

$51,847

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About Music, Other

Any instructional program in music not listed above.

For all the 1,083 degrees granted in Music, Other annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 761 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level in the US, 46% percent identify as women and 54% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the country study Music, Other, Massachusetts has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Music, Other is $38,300.

Popularity of Music, Other Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Music, Other degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Music, Other majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Musicians and Singers, Music Directors and Composers and Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary. Additionally, Music, Other graduates may find a top paying job, such as Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary or Music Directors and Composers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Music, Other majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Music, Other majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
761
Female Students
348 (45%)
Male Students
413 (54%)

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