- Net price
- $14,936/yr
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $54,022
- Students
- 20,272
11 Best Public Associate's Music & Performing Arts Universities in the USA
Compare 81 programs at 11 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.
11 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
2
NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1888
US #141
ROI F
Admissions open
- Net price
- $8,889/yr
- Admission rate
- 89%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $39,067
- Students
- 11,946
3
VS
Vermont State University
Randolph, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1866
US #281
ROI A
Admissions open
- Net price
- $18,212/yr
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $50,331
- Students
- 3,590
4
UC
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1890
US #305
ROI D
Admissions open
- Net price
- $18,309/yr
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $48,351
- Students
- 10,170
5
ES
Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, New York · Public University · Est. 1971
US #479
ROI C
Admissions open
- Net price
- $11,676/yr
- Earnings (10yr)
- $54,080
- Students
- 7,585
6
UM
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, Maine · Public University · Est. 1965
US #781
ROI F
Admissions open
- Net price
- $10,924/yr
- Earnings (10yr)
- $40,342
- Students
- 2,659
7
NM
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1893
US #900
ROI D
Admissions open
- Net price
- $14,838/yr
- Earnings (10yr)
- $45,937
- Students
- 1,451
8
MG
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1884
US #920
ROI F
Admissions open
- Net price
- $12,361/yr
- Admission rate
- 100%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $40,863
- Students
- 6,574
9
DS
- Net price
- $5,012/yr
- Earnings (10yr)
- $40,251
- Students
- 4,553
10
GS
Gordon State College
Barnesville, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1852
US #1422
ROI F
Admissions open
- Net price
- $8,105/yr
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $37,871
- Students
- 2,544
11
IA
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
Santa Fe, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1962
US #1452
Admissions open
- Net price
- $12,570/yr
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Earnings (10yr)
- $24,505
- Students
- 334
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities for public Associate's Music & Performing Arts universities in the USA?
By our composite ranking, the top choices include Utah State University, New Mexico State University-Main Campus, Vermont State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.
How much does it cost to study public Associate'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 public Associate'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 public Associate's Music & Performing Arts universities in the USA
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