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Best Music Programs 2026
Best music programs ranked by graduate outcomes. Compare conservatories and university music programs by career earnings.
7 programs ranked
$22,432 avg salary
5 public schools
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25/100Northeastern University · Boston, MA
$29,347 median salary$32,116/yr net cost+-2% vs. HS diploma
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31/100PublicThe University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL
$27,724 median salary$22,150/yr net cost+-8% vs. HS diploma
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41/100PublicUniversity of Arizona · Tucson, AZ
$26,614 median salary$15,960/yr net cost+-11% vs. HS diploma
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43/100PublicUniversity of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA
$22,669 median salary$13,825/yr net cost+-24% vs. HS diploma
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42/100PublicUniversity of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
$19,508 median salary$12,548/yr net cost+-35% vs. HS diploma
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15/100University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA
$17,245 median salary$31,927/yr net cost+-43% vs. HS diploma
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23/100PublicIndiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN
$13,918 median salary$15,342/yr net cost+-54% vs. HS diploma
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Rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Programs are ranked by median earnings 1 year after completion. Data reflects bachelor's degree programs only.