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Music schools will train their students to become proficient in an instrument or field of study, but long term on-the-job training is generally required for students wishing to become professional musicians or singers.

Most colleges and schools around the country offer music theory, composition, conducting, and music interpretation courses for students studying at the associate's or bachelor's degree level.

Some online music schools are also available to students, as several private music schools around the country offer their students distance learning opportunities. Many graduates of these programs go on to play in a symphony or orchestra, become a music composer, conductor, director, or a music arranger.

Average Tuition Per Year
$16,600
The average salary for people in the music degree program varies but most students can expect between $46,750 and $60,350 annually, with some of the best music school graduates earning more than $100,000 per year as a conductor or composer.

If you'd like to learn more about the various options within this career field, we currently have 1,331 schools in the Music category. This college directory will aid your search for the school that has all the qualities that you are looking for in a school you'd like to attend.

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Music Schools and Colleges by State

Alabama Music Colleges

There are 24 music schools and colleges in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Montgomery, Jacksonville, Auburn, Florence, Mobile, and 13 other cities. Average tuition for music programs in AL is approximately $13,900. About 600 music diplomas are granted each academic year in the state of Alabama.

Alaska Music Colleges

Get details on 2 music schools and colleges in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Around 100 music diplomas are granted every year in Alaska. Average tuition for music programs in AK: $13,700.

Arizona Music Colleges

Learn about 17 music schools and colleges in Tempe, Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Mesa, Glendale, Thatcher, and 8 other cities. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in AZ is about $16,100. About 2,100 music diplomas are granted each year in the state of Arizona.

Arkansas Music Colleges

Our directory contains 17 music schools and colleges in Conway, Fayetteville, Arkadelphia, Russellville, State University, Little Rock, Searcy, and 10 more cities. Around 500 music degrees are granted every year in the state of Arkansas. Average tuition cost for music programs in AR - $12,200.

California Music Colleges

Learn about 155 music schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Hollywood, San Francisco, Northridge, Long Beach, Pasadena, Fullerton, and 103 other cities. Average tuition cost for music programs in CA is approximately $19,300. Approximately 6,400 music degrees are granted each academic year in California.

Colorado Music Colleges

Read information about 14 music schools and colleges in Denver, Boulder, Greeley, Fort Collins, Pueblo, Grand Junction, Durango, and 8 other cities. Around 1,100 music diplomas are granted each academic year in Colorado. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in CO: $21,100.

Connecticut Music Colleges

Our listing contains 13 music schools and colleges in New Haven, West Hartford, Storrs, West Haven, Danbury, Middletown, New Britain, and 8 more cities. Average tuition price for music degree programs in CT is about $27,200. About 1,200 music degrees are awarded every academic year in Connecticut.

Delaware Music Colleges

Get details on 2 music schools and colleges in Newark and Dover. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in DE - $19,600. Around 100 music diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year in Delaware.

District of Columbia Music Colleges

Read about 5 music schools and colleges in Washington. Average tuition price for music programs in DC - $26,900. Approximately 300 music diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year in District of Columbia.

Florida Music Colleges

There are 33 music schools and colleges in Winter Park, Tallahassee, Coral Gables, Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville, DeLand, and 20 more cities. Average tuition for music degree programs in FL - $21,100. About 4,300 music diplomas and certificates are granted every year in Florida.

Georgia Music Colleges

There are 37 music schools and colleges in Athens, Atlanta, Duluth, Decatur, Columbus, Statesboro, Kennesaw, and 27 other cities. Average tuition price for music programs in GA is approximately $17,100. About 1,300 music diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year in Georgia.

Hawaii Music Colleges

Learn more about 3 music schools and colleges in Honolulu, Laie, and Hilo. Approximately 100 music degrees are granted each academic year in the state of Hawaii. Average tuition charges for music programs in HI - $12,900.

Idaho Music Colleges

Get details on 8 music schools and colleges in Rexburg, Moscow, Boise, Caldwell, Nampa, Pocatello, Coeur D Alene, and Twin Falls. Around 400 music degrees are awarded each academic year in the state of Idaho. Average tuition price for music degree programs in ID is approximately $9,400.

Illinois Music Colleges

Detailed information about 60 music schools and colleges in Chicago, Evanston, Champaign, Normal, Dekalb, Decatur, Bloomington, and 41 more cities. Average tuition for music degree programs in IL - $22,700. Approximately 2,800 music degrees are granted every academic year in the state of Illinois.

Indiana Music Colleges

Read information about 33 music schools and colleges in Bloomington, Indianapolis, Muncie, Terre Haute, Greencastle, Valparaiso, Anderson, and 24 more cities. Average tuition price for music programs in IN is about $23,100. Around 1,500 music diplomas and certificates are granted each year in Indiana.

Iowa Music Colleges

Our directory contains 28 music schools and colleges in Iowa City, Cedar Falls, Decorah, Des Moines, Waverly, Ames, Cedar Rapids, and 19 more cities. Average tuition cost for music programs in IA - $21,800. Around 800 music diplomas and certificates are granted every year in Iowa.

Kansas Music Colleges

Our directory contains 25 music schools and colleges in Lawrence, Wichita, Manhattan, Pittsburg, Emporia, Baldwin City, Topeka, and 20 other cities. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in KS is roughly $14,300. Approximately 600 music degrees are awarded each academic year in the state of Kansas.

Kentucky Music Colleges

Learn more about 19 music schools and colleges in Louisville, Lexington, Morehead, Murray, Campbellsville, Bowling Green, Richmond, and 14 more cities. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in KY: $16,800. Approximately 800 music diplomas are awarded every academic year in the state of Kentucky.

Louisiana Music Colleges

Learn more about 20 music schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Natchitoches, Shreveport, Hammond, Monroe, and 10 more cities. Average tuition price for music degree programs in LA - $12,200. About 800 music diplomas are awarded each academic year in Louisiana.

Maine Music Colleges

We list 6 music schools and colleges in Portland, Orono, Waterville, Augusta, Brunswick, and Lewiston. Average tuition cost for music programs in ME is approximately $21,000. Around 200 music diplomas are granted every year in Maine.

Maryland Music Colleges

Detailed information about 17 music schools and colleges in Baltimore, College Park, Towson, Frostburg, Westminster, Chestertown, Saint Marys City, and 9 more cities. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in MD is roughly $27,700. Approximately 1,000 music degrees are granted every academic year in Maryland.

Massachusetts Music Colleges

Our directory contains 38 music schools and colleges in Boston, Cambridge, Amherst, Lowell, Wenham, Worcester, Waltham, and 21 more cities. Average tuition cost for music programs in MA is approximately $28,500. Around 3,400 music diplomas and certificates are awarded every year in Massachusetts.

Michigan Music Colleges

Detailed information about 36 music schools and colleges in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Kalamazoo, Mount Pleasant, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ypsilanti, and 23 other cities. Average tuition price for music degree programs in MI: $22,800. About 2,000 music diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year in Michigan.

Minnesota Music Colleges

Learn about 37 music schools and colleges in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Winona, Moorhead, Northfield, Duluth, Mankato, and 18 other cities. Around 1,600 music diplomas are granted every academic year in the state of Minnesota. Average tuition cost for music degree programs in MN: $17,700.

Mississippi Music Colleges

We list 22 music schools and colleges in Hattiesburg, University, Jackson, Clinton, Cleveland, Alcorn State, Starkville, and 16 more cities. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in MS is around $11,000. Around 500 music diplomas and certificates are awarded every year in Mississippi.

Missouri Music Colleges

Read about 31 music schools and colleges in Kansas City, Springfield, Saint Louis, Kirksville, Columbia, Warrensburg, Liberty, and 18 other cities. Average tuition price for music degree programs in MO is about $15,900. About 1,100 music diplomas are granted each academic year in the state of Missouri.

Montana Music Colleges

Detailed information about 5 music schools and colleges in Missoula, Bozeman, Billings, and Glendive. Average tuition price for music programs in MT is around $14,600. Around 200 music diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year in Montana.

Nebraska Music Colleges

Our directory contains 18 music schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Kearney, Hastings, Seward, Crete, Wayne, and 11 other cities. Average tuition charges for music programs in NE: $15,000. About 500 music degrees are awarded every year in Nebraska.

Nevada Music Colleges

We list 3 music schools and colleges in Las Vegas and Reno. Average tuition for music degree programs in NV is approximately $14,300. About 300 music degrees are granted every year in the state of Nevada.

New Hampshire Music Colleges

Detailed information about 5 music schools and colleges in Durham, Keene, Plymouth, Hanover, and Rindge. Average tuition cost for music degree programs in NH is roughly $21,400. Approximately 200 music diplomas are awarded each year in the state of New Hampshire.

New Jersey Music Colleges

Get details on 20 music schools and colleges in Glassboro, New Brunswick, Lawrenceville, Wayne, Montclair, West Long Branch, Ewing, and 16 more cities. Average tuition for music programs in NJ is approximately $18,800. Approximately 1,400 music diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year in New Jersey.

New Mexico Music Colleges

Our listing contains 7 music schools and colleges in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Portales, Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Hobbs, and Silver City. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in NM is about $13,700. Approximately 300 music diplomas are granted every year in New Mexico.

New York Music Colleges

Learn more about 70 music schools and colleges in New York City, Rochester, Ithaca, Purchase, Oneonta, Potsdam, Fredonia, and 42 more cities. About 6,000 music diplomas and certificates are awarded each year in New York. Average tuition charges for music programs in NY is around $22,800.

North Carolina Music Colleges

Learn more about 43 music schools and colleges in Greensboro, Greenville, Boone, Chapel Hill, Winston Salem, Cullowhee, Durham, and 24 more cities. Approximately 1,400 music diplomas are granted every year in the state of North Carolina. Average tuition price for music programs in NC is about $16,100.

North Dakota Music Colleges

We list 8 music schools and colleges in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Dickinson, Minot, Jamestown, Valley City, and Ellendale. Average tuition price for music programs in ND is roughly $12,700. About 200 music diplomas are granted each academic year in North Dakota.

Ohio Music Colleges

Learn more about 48 music schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Oberlin, Bowling Green, Dayton, Akron, and 34 more cities. About 3,000 music diplomas are granted every academic year in the state of Ohio. Average tuition cost for music programs in OH is about $22,900.

Oklahoma Music Colleges

Read about 28 music schools and colleges in Norman, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Edmond, Weatherford, Stillwater, Tahlequah, and 19 other cities. Around 800 music diplomas and certificates are awarded each year in Oklahoma. Average tuition for music degree programs in OK is roughly $13,900.

Oregon Music Colleges

Read information about 19 music schools and colleges in Eugene, Portland, Ashland, Corvallis, McMinnville, Newberg, Marylhurst, and 9 more cities. Around 700 music degrees are granted every year in Oregon. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in OR is roughly $19,300.

Pennsylvania Music Colleges

Detailed information about 63 music schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, West Chester, Indiana, University Park, Annville, Slippery Rock, and 47 more cities. Around 2,600 music degrees are granted each year in the state of Pennsylvania. Average tuition price for music programs in PA: $21,900.

Puerto Rico Music Colleges

Read information about 6 music schools and colleges in San Juan, San German, Rio Piedras, Mayaguez, and Ponce. Average tuition charges for music programs in PR is roughly $3,100. Approximately 300 music degrees are granted each year in Puerto Rico.

Rhode Island Music Colleges

Read information about 6 music schools and colleges in Providence, Kingston, Warwick, and Newport. Average tuition price for music programs in RI - $26,000. About 200 music degrees are granted every academic year in the state of Rhode Island.

South Carolina Music Colleges

Learn about 23 music schools and colleges in Columbia, Greenville, Rock Hill, Charleston, Spartanburg, Orangeburg, Anderson, and 14 other cities. Approximately 800 music diplomas and certificates are granted every year in South Carolina. Average tuition price for music programs in SC is roughly $18,900.

South Dakota Music Colleges

Learn more about 8 music schools and colleges in Aberdeen, Vermillion, Sioux Falls, Brookings, Spearfish, Mitchell, and Yankton. About 200 music degrees are granted every academic year in South Dakota. Average tuition cost for music programs in SD is roughly $10,100.

Tennessee Music Colleges

Our listing contains 36 music schools and colleges in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Memphis, Knoxville, Cleveland, Clarksville, Lakeland, and 21 other cities. Average tuition price for music degree programs in TN is roughly $17,900. About 2,200 music diplomas and certificates are granted every year in the state of Tennessee.

Texas Music Colleges

Our directory contains 98 music schools and colleges in Denton, Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Lubbock, Waco, and 64 other cities. Approximately 3,700 music degrees are granted every academic year in the state of Texas. Average tuition price for music degree programs in TX is approximately $15,600.

Utah Music Colleges

Our listing contains 8 music schools and colleges in Provo, Salt Lake City, Logan, Ephraim, Cedar City, Ogden, and Orem. Average tuition price for music programs in UT is around $8,800. About 700 music degrees are granted each academic year in the state of Utah.

Vermont Music Colleges

Our listing contains 7 music schools and colleges in Bennington, Burlington, Johnson, Castleton, Middlebury, Colchester, and Marlboro. Around 200 music degrees are awarded every academic year in the state of Vermont. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in VT is around $29,000.

Virginia Music Colleges

Learn about 32 music schools and colleges in Winchester, Richmond, Harrisonburg, Fairfax, Radford, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and 22 more cities. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in VA: $19,600. About 1,100 music degrees are awarded every academic year in Virginia.

Washington Music Colleges

Get details on 20 music schools and colleges in Seattle, Ellensburg, Tacoma, Bellingham, Shoreline, Spokane, Pullman, and 11 more cities. Around 1,100 music diplomas and certificates are awarded each year in Washington. Average tuition cost for music programs in WA - $20,000.

West Virginia Music Colleges

Learn about 8 music schools and colleges in Morgantown, Philippi, Buckhannon, Shepherdstown, Bethany, Huntington, Elkins, and Charleston. Average tuition for music programs in WV is approximately $16,600. Around 200 music degrees are granted each year in West Virginia.

Wisconsin Music Colleges

There are 32 music schools and colleges in Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton, Eau Claire, Stevens Point, Whitewater, La Crosse, and 21 more cities. Approximately 1,400 music diplomas are granted each year in the state of Wisconsin. Average tuition charges for music degree programs in WI is approximately $18,000.

Wyoming Music Colleges

Our listing contains 8 music schools and colleges in Laramie, Casper, Powell, Rock Springs, Cheyenne, Riverton, Torrington, and Sheridan. Around 200 music diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year in the state of Wyoming. Average tuition price for music degree programs in WY is around $6,700.

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Top 25 Music Schools

Full Sail UniveristyFull Sail Univeristy

Relatively safe campus. Associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees are available. Approximately 2,300 students. Steep tuition prices. Often provides student loans. This school is in Winter Park, Florida. Great student retention rate.

Berklee College of MusicBerklee College of Music

Often provides financial aid. Approximately 3,100 students enrolled. Bachelor's degrees are available. Very expensive tuition rates. Excellent student retention rate. The school is located in Boston, Massachusetts. On-campus housing opportunities.

Conservatory of Recording Arts and SciencesConservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences

Safe campus. Often provides student loans. This campus is located in Tempe, Arizona. About 100 students. 16 videos.

Musicians InstituteMusicians Institute

Available tuition loans. Roughly 1,300 students. 12 videos. Steep tuition. The college is in Hollywood, California. Associate degrees and bachelor's degrees. Generally safe campus.

Belmont UniversityBelmont University

Around 5,000 students enrolled. 16 videos. Affordable on-campus housing options. Generally safe campus. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are offered. Readily available student loans. Steep tuition prices.

Indiana University at BloomingtonIndiana University at Bloomington

Presumably dangerous campus. The campus is in Bloomington, Indiana. 5 videos. Affordable on-campus housing. Readily available student loans. More than 40,000 students attend this school. Steep tuition prices.

University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern California

16 videos. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are offered. Reasonably priced on-campus housing opportunities. Outstanding retention rate. Very expensive tuition. Presumably very dangerous campus. Around 33,000 students attend this school.

Middle Tennessee State UniversityMiddle Tennessee State University

Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are offered. Above average tuition fees. Affordable on-campus housing. Presumably dangerous campus. The campus is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. About 23,000 students. Readily available tuition loans.

Manhattan School of MusicManhattan School of Music

Moderately priced on-campus housing opportunities. 16 videos. The college is located in New York City, New York. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees. Readily available student loans. Very expensive tuition costs. Roughly 900 students attend this school.

Florida State UniversityFlorida State University

This college is in Tallahassee, Florida. About 38,000 students enrolled. Associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are available. Available tuition loans. Presumably very dangerous campus. Affordable on-campus housing opportunities. Great retention rate.

University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan

16 videos. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Presumably very dangerous campus. This school is in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Available tuition loans. Very expensive tuition fees.

University of North TexasUniversity of North Texas

Relatively safe campus. Approximately 34,000 students attend this school. 16 videos. On-campus housing opportunities. This campus is in Denton, Texas. Average tuition. Readily available financial aid.

University of RochesterUniversity of Rochester

Readily available school loans. This school is in Rochester, New York. Reasonably priced on-campus housing opportunities. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Presumably very dangerous campus. Roughly 9,000 students.

New York UniversityNew York University

Presumably dangerous campus. Very expensive tuition. Above average on-campus housing accommodations. 16 videos. Readily available student loans. The school is located in New York City, New York. Associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are available.

Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern University

This campus is in Evanston, Illinois. Presumably dangerous campus. 16 videos. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are available. Reasonably priced on-campus housing opportunities. Readily available student loans. Roughly 20,000 students are enrolled.

Johns Hopkins UniversityJohns Hopkins University

Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are available. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Very expensive tuition prices. The college is in Baltimore, Maryland. Safe campus. Readily available tuition loans. 16 videos.

University of CincinnatiUniversity of Cincinnati

Readily available tuition loans. This campus is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Presumably very dangerous campus. Steep tuition prices. 16 videos. More than 29,000 students. Reasonably priced on-campus housing options.

Arizona State University at TempeArizona State University at Tempe

3 videos. This college is located in Tempe, Arizona. Reasonably priced on-campus housing options. Around 67,000 students attend this school. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees. Presumably dangerous campus. Available tuition loans.

The Juilliard SchoolThe Juilliard School

Relatively safe campus. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are available. 16 videos. This school is in New York City, New York. On-campus housing accommodations. Approximately 1,000 students. Readily available school loans.

The University of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at Austin

This campus is in Austin, Texas. Readily available student loans. Around 49,000 students attend this school. On-campus housing accommodations. Very expensive tuition rates. 16 videos. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are offered.

University of MiamiUniversity of Miami

Very expensive tuition fees. About 15,000 students are enrolled. 16 videos. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are available. The school is in Coral Gables, Florida. Readily available tuition loans.

The New England Conservatory of MusicThe New England Conservatory of Music

8 videos. Approximately 700 students. Very expensive tuition costs. The campus is in Boston, Massachusetts. Often provides school loans. On-campus housing options. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are available.

University of MinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota

Affordable on-campus housing. Presumably very dangerous campus. Average tuition rates. 16 videos. Readily available student loans. Bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are available. The campus is in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The campus is located in Champaign, Illinois. Affordable on-campus housing. Steep tuition rates. Readily available financial aid. Presumably very dangerous campus. More than 42,000 students. 15 videos.

University of HartfordUniversity of Hartford

Presumably very dangerous campus. Around 7,000 students enrolled. Very expensive tuition rates. Often provides student loans. Reasonably priced on-campus housing accommodations. Associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees are offered. The school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut.