2023 Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Music 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 42 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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Featured Music Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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2023 Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the music programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Music Schools
Our analysis found Winona State University to be the best school for music students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona.
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The excellent programs at Luther College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best music schools in the Plains States Region . Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Decorah.
After completing their degree, music graduates from Luther carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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The excellent programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best music schools in the Plains States Region . K -State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
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Out of the 42 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, music majors at North Dakota State University accumulate an average of around $22,500 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia College at Moorhead. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region list. Concordia College Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead.
Music majors at Concordia College Moorhead take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Drake University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Washington University in St Louis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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University of Nebraska at Kearney came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Hamline University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Music Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Truman State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for music students. It came in at #10 on the list. Truman State is a small public school located in the town of Kirksville.
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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.
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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 25 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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