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2023 Best Music Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

3 Colleges
$38,302 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Music Doctor's Degree School for You

With 1,453 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, music is the #25 most popular major in Massachusetts.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Music Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Massachusetts to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the music doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Music

#1

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Brandeis University the best school in Massachusetts for music students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#2

Boston University

Boston, MA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for music students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The New England Conservatory of Music is a great place for music students working on their doctor’s degree. The New England Conservatory of Music is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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Best Music Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Music Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 423
New Hampshire 46
Maine 55
Rhode Island 72
Vermont 63

One of 10 majors within the area of study, music has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar 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 3 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).

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