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Best Music Programs 2026
Best music programs ranked by graduate outcomes. Compare conservatories and university music programs by career earnings.
5 programs ranked
$25,967 avg salary
5 public schools
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| Rank | Program | School | State | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Value Score | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Music | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | $46,478 | $19,857/yr | 81/100 | 5.3 yr |
| 2 | Music | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | NC | $25,813 | $12,983/yr | 53/100 | N/A |
| 3 | Music | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $21,997 | $17,339/yr | 34/100 | N/A |
| 4 | Music | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | $21,629 | $13,138/yr | 45/100 | N/A |
| 5 | Music | Indiana University-Bloomington | IN | $13,918 | $16,264/yr | 22/100 | N/A |
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Music
81/100PublicThe University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
$46,478 median salary$19,857/yr net cost5.3 yr break-even+55% vs. HS diploma
2
Music
53/100PublicUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC
$25,813 median salary$12,983/yr net cost+-14% vs. HS diploma
3
Music
34/100PublicOhio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH
$21,997 median salary$17,339/yr net cost+-27% vs. HS diploma
4
Music
45/100PublicUniversity of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI
$21,629 median salary$13,138/yr net cost+-28% vs. HS diploma
5
Music
22/100PublicIndiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN
$13,918 median salary$16,264/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.