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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree
in Music

2,233 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

2,233 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 2,233 colleges

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Mar 15 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $85
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.2%
Annual cost
$83,802/yr
Grad earnings
$97,434
SAT avg
1,533
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.2%
Annual cost
$83,802/yr
Grad earnings
$97,434
SAT avg
1,533
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 32%
Annual cost
$79,956/yr
Grad earnings
$93,807
SAT avg
1,389
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15
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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 32%
Annual cost
$79,956/yr
Grad earnings
$93,807
SAT avg
1,389
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 32%
Annual cost
$79,956/yr
Grad earnings
$93,807
SAT avg
1,389
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $80
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.2%
Annual cost
$84,986/yr
Grad earnings
$93,487
SAT avg
1,546
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $80
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Feb 1 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Music in USA?
2,233 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Music in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Music in USA?
University of Notre Dame leads with median graduate earnings of $99,980 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Music programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Bachelor Degree in Music

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Musicians and Singers Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Music Directors and Composers Disc Jockeys, Except Radio Sound Engineering Technicians

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