2023 Best Music Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Music Master'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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Music Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in the Plains States Region to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
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Top 10 Best Music Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Kansas State University to be the best school for music students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . K -State is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Nebraska - Lincoln helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best music schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska at Kearney. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 21 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Truman State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Truman State is a small public school located in the remote town of Kirksville.
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University of Northern Iowa 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 #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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University of South Dakota 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 #7 on the list. Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Lindenwood University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree music programs. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Saint Charles.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree music programs. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
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University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree music programs. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Duluth.
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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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Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Music that might interest you.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
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 21 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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