2023 Best Music Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Music Doctor'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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Music Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for music majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Music
Our analysis found North Dakota State University - Main Campus to be the best school for music students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL 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 University of Iowa is a great place for music students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a great place for music students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s best schools for music students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Kansas did quite well on this year’s best schools for music students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #8, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on this year’s best schools for music students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a very large student population.
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| 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 8 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.