2023 Best Music Schools in Kansas
Finding the Best Music School for You
In 2020-2021, 189 degrees and certificates were awarded to music students who went to a Kansas college or university. This makes it the #50 most popular major in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Schools in Kansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Kansas to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Music Schools in Kansas
The colleges and universities below are the best for music majors pursuing a .
Top Kansas Schools in Music
Our analysis found Kansas State University to be the best school for music students who want to pursue a degree in Kansas. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fort Hays State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Music Schools in Kansas list. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public school with a large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Emporia State University is a great place for music students. Located in the town of Emporia, ESU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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The excellent programs at University of Kansas helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best music schools in Kansas. KU is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence.
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Out of the 6 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Washburn University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Topeka.
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Wichita State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Music Schools in Kansas list. WSU is a large public school located in the large city of Wichita.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 372 |
| Minnesota | 262 |
| Iowa | 227 |
| Nebraska | 129 |
| North Dakota | 76 |
| South Dakota | 33 |
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Related Programs
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Rankings in Majors Related to Music
One of 10 majors within the area of study, music has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 6 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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