402 Best Master's Music & Performing Arts Universities in the USA

Compare 698 programs at 402 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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402 universities · ranked best first

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169

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, California · Public University · Est. 1949

US #199 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,440/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $64,403
Students: 35,924

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170

Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #202 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,104/yr
Admission rate: 51%
Earnings (10yr): $65,793
Students: 14,785

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171

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1911

US #204 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,892/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $78,354
Students: 7,277

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172

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1848

US #205 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,314/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $50,994
Students: 21,473

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173

Fordham University

Bronx, New York · Private University · Est. 1841

US #206 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $44,338/yr
Admission rate: 59%
Earnings (10yr): $85,569
Students: 10,512

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174

San Jose State University

San Jose, California · Public University · Est. 1857

US #212 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,760/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $78,988
Students: 27,601

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175

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1957

US #213 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,282/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $60,823
Students: 4,146

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176

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine · Public University · Est. 1878

US #214 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,596/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $49,958
Students: 4,222

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177

University of San Diego

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1949

US #219 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,365/yr
Admission rate: 52%
Earnings (10yr): $86,522
Students: 5,671

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178

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, Texas · Public University · Est. 1914

US #220 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,403/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $50,923
Students: 21,005

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179

The Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1887

US #222 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,561/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $73,250
Students: 3,154

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180

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1912

US #225 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $11,900/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $64,270
Students: 10,519

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181

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1908

US #226 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,566/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $61,415
Students: 18,376

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182

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1910

US #227 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $21,708/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,140
Students: 10,075

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183

Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1838

US #228 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,721/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $57,346
Students: 3,615

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184

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1837

US #229 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,502/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $46,354
Students: 7,266

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185

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1957

US #230 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,120/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $58,612
Students: 12,351

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186

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1862

US #231 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,858/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $51,926
Students: 5,439

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187

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1906

US #232 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,267/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $53,236
Students: 21,790

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188

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota · Private University · Est. 1959

US #234 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,770/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $60,909
Students: 2,416

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189

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1909

US #235 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,366/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $42,617
Students: 9,110

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190

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York · Public University · Est. 1946

US #236 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,620/yr
Admission rate: 39%
Earnings (10yr): $80,596
Students: 14,655

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191

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1875

US #237 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $16,804/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $51,019
Students: 6,764

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192

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1865

US #243 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,873/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $48,387
Students: 6,188

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for master's Music & Performing Arts universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include California State University-Long Beach, Baylor University, Southern Methodist University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study master's Music & Performing Arts universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying master's Music & Performing Arts universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About master's Music & Performing Arts universities in the USA

This page lists master's Music & Performing Arts universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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