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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 145–168 of 246 colleges

University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 88.2%
Annual cost
$25,215/yr
Grad earnings
$61,945
SAT avg
1,186
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
🏛 Public Reach ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 25.4%
Annual cost
$23,683/yr
Grad earnings
$61,675
SAT avg
1,323
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 83%
Annual cost
$62,273/yr
Grad earnings
$60,823
SAT avg
1,207
ACT mid
26
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15 Fee $35
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University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 83%
Annual cost
$62,273/yr
Grad earnings
$60,823
SAT avg
1,207
ACT mid
26
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $35
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University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 83%
Annual cost
$62,273/yr
Grad earnings
$60,823
SAT avg
1,207
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 20 Fee $35
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University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 83%
Annual cost
$62,273/yr
Grad earnings
$60,823
SAT avg
1,207
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 20 Fee $35
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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?
Texas Tech University leads with median graduate earnings of $62,454 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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus, University of Kansas, Florida State University. 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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