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#1 #1 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Berklee College of Music Boston, MA Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 164 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $46,873 Median Starting Salary $54,102
#2 #2 Best College for Music Management 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 66 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $45,934
#3 #3 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Overall, Villa Maria College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 730–1,050 Est. Net Price * $14,576 Median Starting Salary $49,023
#4 #4 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $39,981 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#5 #5 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Belmont University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 272 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $36,225 Median Starting Salary $56,974
#6 #6 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. The University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA Generally, The University of the Arts is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 930–1,170 Est. Net Price * $42,467 Median Starting Salary $58,523
#7 #7 Best College for Music Management 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 39 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $23,808 Median Starting Salary $52,886
#8 #8 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Middle Tennessee State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 106 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,062 Median Starting Salary $49,611
#9 #9 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY SUNY Oneonta is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 9,900 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Est. Net Price * $18,129 Median Starting Salary $56,731
#10 #10 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,387 Median Starting Salary $53,431
#11 #11 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#12 #12 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,240–1,430 Est. Net Price * $39,267 Median Starting Salary $48,896
#13 #13 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Dallas Baptist University is a non selective school. The school receives 8,519 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $27,607 Median Starting Salary $50,780
#14 #14 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Generally, Trevecca Nazarene University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $16,080 Median Starting Salary $50,437
#15 #15 Best College for Music Management 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 9 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $16,999 Median Starting Salary $44,409
#16 #16 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Generally, Bradley University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $24,053 Median Starting Salary $54,357
#17 #17 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Grove City College Grove City, PA In general, Grove City College is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,380 Est. Net Price * $23,538 Median Starting Salary $49,818
#18 #18 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Butler University Indianapolis, IN Butler University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $37,399 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#19 #19 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Visible Music College Memphis, TN Visible Music College is a extremely selective school. They receive roughly 300 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 20% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,370 Est. Net Price * $23,636 Median Starting Salary $51,521
#20 #20 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY SUNY at Fredonia is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,795 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#21 #21 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA In general, the University of the Pacific is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,150–1,440 Est. Net Price * $28,164 Median Starting Salary $49,104
#22 #22 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC Appalachian State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Est. Net Price * $13,084 Median Starting Salary $52,251
#23 #23 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH In general, Ohio University-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $20,207 Median Starting Salary $52,405
#24 #24 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Overall, Messiah University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,120 Median Starting Salary $56,515
#25 #25 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT the University of New Haven is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,090–1,270 Est. Net Price * $33,135 Median Starting Salary $56,736
#26 #26 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY In general, Hofstra University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,380 Est. Net Price * $35,036 Median Starting Salary $53,501
#27 #27 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Full Sail University Winter Park, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 92 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,695 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#28 #28 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Est. Net Price * $25,235 Median Starting Salary $53,676
#29 #29 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA Lebanon Valley College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,290 Est. Net Price * $26,743 Median Starting Salary $57,106
#30 #30 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA the University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,240 Median Starting Salary $49,880
#31 #31 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Florida Atlantic University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $9,711 Median Starting Salary $47,869
#32 #32 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Generally, Ouachita Baptist University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,677 Median Starting Salary $53,323
#33 #33 Best College for Music Management 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 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $32,151 Median Starting Salary $52,076
#34 #34 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Judson University Elgin, IL Judson University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 1,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,170 Est. Net Price * $19,268 Median Starting Salary $52,383
#35 #35 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Milligan University Milligan, TN Generally, Milligan University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $19,865 Median Starting Salary $52,828
#36 #36 Best College for Music Management 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 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Est. Net Price * $27,937 Median Starting Salary $50,440
#37 #37 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Huntington University Huntington, IN Huntington University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $20,066 Median Starting Salary $53,926
#38 #38 Best College for Music Management 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 4 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $24,439 Median Starting Salary $53,558
#39 #39 Best College for Music Management 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
#40 #40 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. University of Evansville Evansville, IN the University of Evansville is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,301 Median Starting Salary $53,086
#41 #41 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Florida Southern College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $27,324 Median Starting Salary $53,326
#42 #42 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Overall, York College of Pennsylvania is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $20,916 Median Starting Salary $56,676
#43 #43 Best College for Music Management 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 8 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $10,384 Median Starting Salary $48,408
#44 #44 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,098 Median Starting Salary $51,868
#45 #45 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Lewis University Romeoville, IL Lewis University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 4,750 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,184 Median Starting Salary $52,791
#46 #46 Best College for Music Management 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 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $31,687 Median Starting Salary $54,385
#47 #47 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Montreat College Montreat, NC Overall, Montreat College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Est. Net Price * $25,485 Median Starting Salary $52,417
#48 #48 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY Murray State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,042 Median Starting Salary $51,012
#49 #49 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Manhattanville College Purchase, NY In general, Manhattanville College is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $24,702 Median Starting Salary $53,630
#50 #50 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Lindenwood University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 4,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Est. Net Price * $18,016 Median Starting Salary $51,229
#51 #51 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY In general, SUNY College at Potsdam is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $51,794
#52 #52 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI In general, Ferris State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,978 Median Starting Salary $50,925
#53 #53 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Winona State University Winona, MN Generally, Winona State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,187 Median Starting Salary $56,557
#54 #54 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, IN Anderson University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,459 Median Starting Salary $54,277
#55 #55 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, SC Anderson University is a highly selective school. The institution receives about 5,000 applications every... Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,230 Est. Net Price * $21,633 Median Starting Salary $55,150
#56 #56 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Augsburg University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $25,409 Median Starting Salary $50,626
#57 #57 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. North Central University Minneapolis, MN North Central University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $23,374 Median Starting Salary $54,611
#58 #58 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA Overall, Mount Saint Mary's University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,120 Est. Net Price * $28,717 Median Starting Salary $50,605
#59 #59 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS the University of Southern Mississippi is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,427 Median Starting Salary $48,853
#60 #60 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN Minnesota State University-Mankato is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $16,809 Median Starting Salary $55,150
#61 #61 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Hardin-Simmons University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 2,310 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Est. Net Price * $22,636 Median Starting Salary $53,400
#62 #62 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX The University of Texas at Arlington is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,262 Median Starting Salary $48,840
#63 #63 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 870–1,240 Est. Net Price * $32,421 Median Starting Salary $53,268
#64 #64 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX In general, the University of the Incarnate Word is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,140 Est. Net Price * $20,832 Median Starting Salary $50,300
#65 #65 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Gardner-Webb University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Est. Net Price * $22,339 Median Starting Salary $50,469
#66 #66 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Generally, The University of Texas at El Paso is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 880–1,100 Est. Net Price * $9,563 Median Starting Salary $48,440
#67 #67 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX In general, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,230 Est. Net Price * $31,197 Median Starting Salary $52,278
#68 #68 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Southeastern University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 2,180 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $27,910 Median Starting Salary $52,192
#69 #69 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Overall, Eastern Washington University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $12,827 Median Starting Salary $51,037
#70 #70 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, OK Overall, Oklahoma Wesleyan University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $27,590 Median Starting Salary $53,811
#71 #71 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC South Carolina State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 830–1,030 Est. Net Price * $17,435 Median Starting Salary $50,474
#72 #72 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Benedict College Columbia, SC Generally, Benedict College is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 820–1,020 Est. Net Price * $17,845 Median Starting Salary $48,334
#73 #73 Best College for Music Management in the U.S. Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Generally, Montana State University Billings is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,487 Median Starting Salary $50,644
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About Music Management

Music Management programs prepare individuals to organize and manage music organizations, operations, facilities, and personnel. Includes instruction in business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; event promotion and management; music products merchandising; artist agency and promotion; music law; and applications to specific activities such as managing theaters, recording studios and companies, bands and other ensembles, individual artists, and music organizations.

Tennessee awards the most Bachelors degrees in Music Management of all US states with 397 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Music Management can expect about 48% percent of their classmates to be women and 52% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Music Management is $39,600.

Popularity of Music Management Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Music Management, include Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary, which have lots of job openings. Yet there are jobs that pay more, like Art, Drama Music Teachers, Postsecondary. The most in-demand position for Music Management majors is Music Directors and Composers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Music Management majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Music Management majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,330

Female Students

643 (48%)

Male Students

687 (51%)

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Music Management

#1 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

54%

164

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$46,873

$54,102

#2 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

12%

66

1,450–1,550

$36,808

$45,934

#3 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

78%

5

730–1,050

$14,576

$49,023

#4 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

83%

1

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$39,981

$51,847

#5 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

96%

272

1,170–1,360

$36,225

$56,974

#6 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

80%

38

930–1,170

$42,467

$58,523

#7 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

78%

39

1,070–1,240

$23,808

$52,886

#8 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

73%

106

1,020–1,240

$13,062

$49,611

#9 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

73%

49

1,100–1,260

$18,129

$56,731

#10 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

95%

49

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$28,387

$53,431

#11 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

52%

40

1,280–1,430

$43,651

$53,877

#12 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

80%

44

1,240–1,430

$39,267

$48,896

#13 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.

91%

24

990–1,210

$27,607

$50,780

#14 Best College for Music Management in the U.S.