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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 145–168 of 2,233 colleges

Barnard College
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8%
Annual cost
$84,023/yr
Grad earnings
$80,516
SAT avg
1,500
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Barnard College
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8%
Annual cost
$84,023/yr
Grad earnings
$80,516
SAT avg
1,500
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Barnard College
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8%
Annual cost
$84,023/yr
Grad earnings
$80,516
SAT avg
1,500
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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Colby College
Waterville, Maine
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$81,550/yr
Grad earnings
$80,490
SAT avg
1,500
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1
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Colby College
Waterville, Maine
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$81,550/yr
Grad earnings
$80,490
SAT avg
1,500
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15
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Colby College
Waterville, Maine
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$81,550/yr
Grad earnings
$80,490
SAT avg
1,500
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.9%
Annual cost
$80,014/yr
Grad earnings
$80,257
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.9%
Annual cost
$80,014/yr
Grad earnings
$80,257
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 4 Decision Apr 1
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Haverford College
Haverford, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.9%
Annual cost
$84,605/yr
Grad earnings
$79,966
SAT avg
1,498
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Apr 1
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Haverford College
Haverford, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.9%
Annual cost
$84,605/yr
Grad earnings
$79,966
SAT avg
1,498
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15
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Haverford College
Haverford, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 12.9%
Annual cost
$84,605/yr
Grad earnings
$79,966
SAT avg
1,498
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76%
Annual cost
$69,290/yr
Grad earnings
$78,892
SAT avg
1,316
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76%
Annual cost
$69,290/yr
Grad earnings
$78,892
SAT avg
1,316
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 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?
Barnard College leads with median graduate earnings of $80,516 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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