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Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Music

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

24 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 First Professional Degree

Showing 1–24 of 24 colleges

Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 82.9%
Annual cost
$39,799/yr
Grad earnings
$63,727
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $55
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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 82.9%
Annual cost
$39,799/yr
Grad earnings
$63,727
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Feb 1 Fee $55
View college details
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 82.9%
Annual cost
$39,799/yr
Grad earnings
$63,727
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 10 Fee $55
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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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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Music in USA?
24 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional 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?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick leads with median graduate earnings of $74,479 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Music colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, Temple University, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, 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 First Professional 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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