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Pennsylvania Private Professional Music Universities

Compare 5 programs at 4 universities in Pennsylvania — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

4 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
CM Carnegie Mellon University logo

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
2
DU Duquesne University logo

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1878

US #251 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$37,730/yr
Admission rate
84%
Earnings (10yr)
$74,742
Students
5,350
3
MU Messiah University logo

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1909

US #481 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$26,502/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,064
Students
2,259
4
CI Curtis Institute of Music logo

Curtis Institute of Music

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1924

US #1748 Admissions open
Admission rate
5%
Students
109

What this subject pays

Graduates of Music programmes report a median $27,204 two years after finishing, across 427 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,858.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Professional Music universities in Pennsylvania?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Messiah University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Professional Music universities in Pennsylvania?

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 private Professional Music universities in Pennsylvania?

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.

Why study in Pennsylvania?

Filtering by Pennsylvania keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Professional Music universities in Pennsylvania

This page lists private Professional Music universities in Pennsylvania 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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