1,262 Best Music & Performing Arts Universities in the USA

Compare 4,350 programs at 1,262 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 4,350 Universities 1,262 Scholarships 388

1,262 universities · ranked best first

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145

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1913

US #146 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,931/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $47,384
Students: 26,623

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146

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1920

US #147 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $34,192/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $60,126
Students: 4,841

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147

San Diego State University

San Diego, California · Public University · Est. 1897

US #148 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,364/yr
Admission rate: 36%
Earnings (10yr): $64,909
Students: 35,377

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148

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1918

US #149 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,940/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $51,833
Students: 13,988

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149

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1859

US #150 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,578/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $63,191
Students: 2,083

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150

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1900

US #151 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $31,944/yr
Admission rate: 12%
Earnings (10yr): $114,862
Students: 7,304

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151

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1831

US #152 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,420/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $59,221
Students: 33,227

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152

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1915

US #153 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $27,047/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $50,876
Students: 2,304

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153

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1871

US #154 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,305/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $55,548
Students: 6,877

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154

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California · Public University · Est. 1899

US #155 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,278/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $68,077
Students: 18,639

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155

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1975

US #156 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,163/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $64,874
Students: 11,434

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156

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska · Public University · Est. 1908

US #157 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,441/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $53,909
Students: 11,488

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157

Long Island University

Brookville, New York · Private University · Est. 1954

US #158 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $33,062/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $59,950
Students: 5,520

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158

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York · Public University · Est. 1957

US #159 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,784/yr
Admission rate: 49%
Earnings (10yr): $74,502
Students: 18,101

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159

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1865

US #160 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,280/yr
Earnings (10yr): $49,774
Students: 4,562

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160

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1818

US #161 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,398/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $70,783
Students: 7,267

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161

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida · Public University · Est. 1961

US #162 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $8,752/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $56,746
Students: 23,757

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162

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1809

US #163 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $28,384/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $55,076
Students: 16,656

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163

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas · Public University · Est. 1969

US #164 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,836/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $57,131
Students: 30,580

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164

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1927

US #165 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $17,248/yr
Admission rate: 59%
Earnings (10yr): $45,265
Students: 4,949

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165

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #166 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $24,022/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $47,896
Students: 12,812

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166

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1907

US #167 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,739/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $55,146
Students: 19,896

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167

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1868

US #168 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $19,139/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $56,922
Students: 11,703

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168

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island · Public University · Est. 1892

US #169 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $21,440/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $69,743
Students: 13,381

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for music & Performing Arts universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Georgia State University, University of New Haven, San Diego State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study 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 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 music & Performing Arts universities in the USA

This page lists 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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