As of 2025, 213 U.S. colleges are offering Music Theory and Composition and its subprograms. The 2025 average undergraduate tuition of the Music Theory and Composition programs is $11,156 for state residents and $38,853 for out-of-state students.
109 schools offer the Music Theory and Composition program in graduate level, and the average graduate program tuition is $13,701 for state residents and $33,154 for out-of-state students.
Music Theory and Composition by Degree and Programs
171 colleges have Music Theory and Composition BS degree programs and 109 graduate schools have the program in gradute levels. 24 colleges and vocational schools have the Music Theory and Composition program and 16 schools have post-graduate certificate programs.
| Number of Offered Schools | |
|---|---|
| Certificate Programs | 24 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Certificate | - |
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 11 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 8 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 5 |
| Associate's | 11 |
| Bachelor's | 171 |
| Master's | 78 |
| Doctorate | 31 |
| Post Graduate | 16 |
| Post-Bachelor's | 10 |
| Post-Masters | 6 |
U.S. Colleges Offering Music Theory and Composition Program
213 matched schools
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a Public, four-years school located in Tuscaloosa, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 40,846 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $34,172.
Acceptance Rate76.65%
SAT Score1,270
Graduation Rate73%
Enrollment40,846
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,180 / $34,172
Graduate$11,980 / $33,972
Oakwood University
Oakwood University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Huntsville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 1,226 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $22,512.
Acceptance Rate45.22%
Graduation Rate45%
Enrollment1,226
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$22,512
Graduate$14,516
Samford University
Samford University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Birmingham, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 6,097 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $40,150.
Acceptance Rate82.36%
SAT Score1,150
Graduation Rate77%
Enrollment6,097
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$40,150
Graduate$21,797
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a Public, four-years school located in Tempe, AZ. It is ranked #AZ in Arizona college ranking. Total 79,818 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $33,139.
Acceptance Rate89.89%
Graduation Rate68%
Enrollment79,818
Student/Faculty18 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,223 / $33,139
Graduate$13,587 / $27,521
Arizona Christian University
Arizona Christian University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Glendale, AZ. It is ranked #AZ in Arizona college ranking. Total 1,421 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $35,098.
Acceptance Rate70.62%
Graduation Rate40%
Enrollment1,421
Student/Faculty16 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$35,098
Graduate$14,620
Academy of Art University
Academy of Art University is a Private (for-profit), four-years school located in San Francisco, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 5,498 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $30,736.
Graduation Rate34%
Enrollment5,498
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$30,736
Graduate$34,768
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Azusa, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 6,272 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $44,458.
Acceptance Rate88.43%
SAT Score1,105
Graduation Rate62%
Enrollment6,272
Student/Faculty9 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$44,458
Graduate$17,015
Biola University
Biola University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in La Mirada, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 5,434 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $48,984.
Acceptance Rate74.35%
SAT Score1,265
Graduation Rate68%
Enrollment5,434
Student/Faculty15 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$48,984
Graduate$12,672
California Baptist University
California Baptist University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Riverside, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 11,902 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $41,228.
Acceptance Rate84.88%
Graduation Rate62%
Enrollment11,902
Student/Faculty21 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$41,228
Graduate$15,562
University of California-Los Angeles
University of California-Los Angeles is a Public, four-years school located in Los Angeles, CA. It is ranked #CA in California college ranking. Total 47,335 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $46,121.
Acceptance Rate8.97%
Graduation Rate93%
Enrollment47,335
Student/Faculty20 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$14,233 / $46,121
Graduate$14,476 / $29,578