2023 Best Music Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Music Master's Degree School for You
With 960 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, music is the #49 most popular major in Pennsylvania.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Music Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Pennsylvania to see which master'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.
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2023 Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Music Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Music
Our 2023 rankings named Messiah University the best school in Pennsylvania for music students working on their master’s degree. Messiah is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Mechanicsburg.
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Out of the 9 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best music schools in Pennsylvania. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Carnegie Mellon University is a great place for music students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best music schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population.
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University of Pennsylvania landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree music programs. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree music programs. IUP is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Indiana.
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Duquesne University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for music students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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The University of the Arts came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. UArts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
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Request InformationBest Music Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 2,324 |
| Maryland | 393 |
| New Jersey | 593 |
| District of Columbia | 117 |
| Delaware | 43 |
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Music Related Rankings by Major
Music is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
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 9 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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