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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 649–672 of 2,233 colleges

Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $45
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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $45
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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $45
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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 34.9%
Annual cost
$51,450/yr
Grad earnings
$63,066
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
24
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $45
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Augustana College
Rock Island, Illinois
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 67.7%
Annual cost
$60,798/yr
Grad earnings
$62,971
SAT avg
1,133
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 1
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Augustana College
Rock Island, Illinois
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 67.7%
Annual cost
$60,798/yr
Grad earnings
$62,971
SAT avg
1,133
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20
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Reed College
Portland, Oregon
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 27.2%
Annual cost
$83,310/yr
Grad earnings
$62,927
SAT avg
1,420
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1
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Reed College
Portland, Oregon
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 27.2%
Annual cost
$83,310/yr
Grad earnings
$62,927
SAT avg
1,420
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Reed College
Portland, Oregon
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 27.2%
Annual cost
$83,310/yr
Grad earnings
$62,927
SAT avg
1,420
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 1
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Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.5%
Annual cost
$77,153/yr
Grad earnings
$62,832
SAT avg
1,359
ACT mid
30
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.5%
Annual cost
$77,153/yr
Grad earnings
$62,832
SAT avg
1,359
ACT mid
30
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15
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Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.5%
Annual cost
$77,153/yr
Grad earnings
$62,832
SAT avg
1,359
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15
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Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.5%
Annual cost
$77,153/yr
Grad earnings
$62,832
SAT avg
1,359
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.7%
Annual cost
$79,228/yr
Grad earnings
$62,830
SAT avg
1,486
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 15
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.7%
Annual cost
$79,228/yr
Grad earnings
$62,830
SAT avg
1,486
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 1
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, Iowa
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.7%
Annual cost
$79,228/yr
Grad earnings
$62,830
SAT avg
1,486
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 15
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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?
CUNY Hunter College leads with median graduate earnings of $63,163 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
Which Music colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including California State University-Fullerton. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
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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