2023 Best Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Music Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, music was ranked #43 in the country. In fact 25,910 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 41 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for music majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best Music Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Winona State University the best school in the Plains States Region for music students working on their bachelor’s degree. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Winona.
Out of the 41 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Luther College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Decorah.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a great place for music students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia College at Moorhead. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Concordia College Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Drake University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Washington University in St Louis landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree music programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Kansas State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. K -State is a very large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
Truman State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Truman State is a small public school located in the remote town of Kirksville.
Hamline University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
University of Nebraska at Kearney did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for music students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the town of Kearney, UNK is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Best Music Colleges by State
Explore the best music schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 372 |
| Minnesota | 262 |
| Kansas | 189 |
| Iowa | 227 |
| Nebraska | 129 |
| North Dakota | 76 |
| South Dakota | 33 |
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Music Related Rankings by Major
Music is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Music
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17,341 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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