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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Music

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

246 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 217–240 of 246 colleges

Five Towns College
Dix Hills, New York
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 72%
Annual cost
$40,792/yr
Grad earnings
$35,887
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $90
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Stanford University
Stanford, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.9%
Annual cost
$82,162/yr
Grad earnings
$124,080
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $90
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Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$80,440/yr
Grad earnings
$110,066
SAT avg
1,535
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31
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Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$80,440/yr
Grad earnings
$110,066
SAT avg
1,535
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Music in USA?
246 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral 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?
Kent State University at Kent leads with median graduate earnings of $45,388 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Music colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Kent State University at Kent, California Institute of the Arts, Five Towns College. 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 Doctoral 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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