As of 2025, 1,155 U.S. colleges are offering Music and its subprograms. The 2025 average undergraduate tuition of the Music programs is $10,422 for state residents and $33,506 for out-of-state students.
256 schools offer the Music program in graduate level, and the average graduate program tuition is $11,902 for state residents and $25,906 for out-of-state students.
Music by Degree and Programs
915 colleges have Music BS degree programs and 256 graduate schools have the program in gradute levels. 68 colleges and vocational schools have the Music program and 19 schools have post-graduate certificate programs.
| Number of Offered Schools | |
|---|---|
| Certificate Programs | 68 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Certificate | 1 |
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 51 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 15 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 |
| Associate's | 243 |
| Bachelor's | 915 |
| Master's | 193 |
| Doctorate | 63 |
| Post Graduate | 19 |
| Post-Bachelor's | 15 |
| Post-Masters | 4 |
Programs/Concentrations in Music
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Conducting
- Keyboard Instruments
- Voice and Opera
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Stringed Instruments
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Technology
- Brass Instruments
- Woodwind Instruments
- Percussion Instruments
- Sound Arts
- Music (other)
U.S. Colleges Offering Music Program
1,155 matched schools
Alabama A & M University
Alabama A & M University is a Public, four-years school located in Normal, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 7,295 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $18,634.
Acceptance Rate57.95%
SAT Score910
Graduation Rate24%
Enrollment7,295
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$10,024 / $18,634
Graduate$9,010 / $16,606
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Public, four-years school located in Birmingham, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 20,905 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $22,562.
Acceptance Rate88.18%
SAT Score1,340
Graduation Rate64%
Enrollment20,905
Student/Faculty18 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$9,098 / $22,562
Graduate$8,640 / $21,168
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a Public, four-years school located in Huntsville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 8,564 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $26,408.
Acceptance Rate68.57%
SAT Score1,310
Graduation Rate64%
Enrollment8,564
Student/Faculty17 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,132 / $26,408
Graduate$12,388 / $28,270
Alabama State University
Alabama State University is a Public, four-years school located in Montgomery, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 4,081 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $19,576.
Acceptance Rate97.55%
SAT Score858
Graduation Rate30%
Enrollment4,081
Student/Faculty15 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$11,248 / $19,576
Graduate$10,336 / $17,752
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
Auburn University
Auburn University is a Public, four-years school located in Auburn, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 34,145 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $34,922.
Acceptance Rate45.92%
SAT Score1,320
Graduation Rate82%
Enrollment34,145
Student/Faculty21 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,890 / $34,922
Graduate$12,890 / $33,986
Faulkner University
Faulkner University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Montgomery, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 3,086 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $23,920.
Acceptance Rate73.07%
Graduation Rate37%
Enrollment3,086
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$23,920
Graduate$16,050
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University is a Public, four-years school located in Jacksonville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 9,955 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $23,334.
Acceptance Rate77.69%
SAT Score1,130
Graduation Rate55%
Enrollment9,955
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,894 / $23,334
Graduate$11,488 / $17,920
University of West Alabama
University of West Alabama is a Public, four-years school located in Livingston, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 6,820 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $20,090.
Acceptance Rate42.65%
SAT Score930
Graduation Rate35%
Enrollment6,820
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$10,990 / $20,090
Graduate$6,868 / $13,546
Miles College
Miles College is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Fairfield, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 1,180 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $13,314.
Graduation Rate16%
Enrollment1,180
Student/Faculty12 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$13,314