2023 Best Music Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Music School for You
With 276 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, music is the #58 most popular major in Alabama.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Music Schools in Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Best Music Colleges.
Top Alabama Schools in Music
Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for music students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school 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 The University of Alabama. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Music Schools in Alabama list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.
The average amount in student loans that music majors at UA take out is $16,015.
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Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, music graduates from UAB carry an average student debtload of $27,750.
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Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Jacksonville State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, music graduates from Jacksonville State University take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Alabama landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, music majors at USA accumulate an average of around $24,174 in student debt.
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University of North Alabama came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Music Schools in Alabama ranking. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Florence.
After completing their degree, music graduates from UNA carry an average student debtload of $25,375.
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University of Montevallo landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best music programs. Located in the large suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public school with a small student population.
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Alabama State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Music Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery, Alabama State is a public school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 472 |
| Virginia | 632 |
| North Carolina | 511 |
| Florida | 1,223 |
| Tennessee | 804 |
| Kentucky | 284 |
| South Carolina | 204 |
| Louisiana | 315 |
| Arkansas | 184 |
| Mississippi | 182 |
| West Virginia | 93 |
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Related Programs
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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 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).
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