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2023 Most Popular Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

20 Colleges
$26,068 Avg Salary
$24,916 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Music Bachelor's Degree 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Music program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for music majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for music students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

About 50% of the students majoring in music at the school are women while 50% are male.

Full Music at The University of Alabama Report

#2

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Out of the 20 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Jacksonville State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 38% of the students majoring in music at the school are women while 63% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, music graduates from Jacksonville State University carry an average student debt load of $26,031.

Read full report on Music at Jacksonville State University

Out of the 20 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Alabama landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNA is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Florence.

About 52% of the students majoring in music at the school are women while 48% are male.

Read full report on Music at University of North Alabama

#4

Troy University

Troy, AL

Out of the 20 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Troy University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a large student population.

About 39% of the students majoring in music at the school are women while 61% are male.

Read full report on Music at Troy University

#5

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 18 students majoring in music at Auburn, 44% are male and 56% are female.

Music majors at Auburn take out an average of $17,009 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for music students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 17 students majoring in music at UAB, 76% are male and 24% are female.

Read full report on Music at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#7

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the large suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 16 students majoring in music at Montevallo, 56% are male and 44% are female.

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With a ranking of #8, University of South Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for music students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in music at USA, 46% are male and 54% are female.

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Alabama A & M University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. AAMU is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Normal.

Women make up 73% of the music majors at the school.

Full Music at Alabama A & M University Report

With a ranking of #10, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for music students working on their bachelor’s degree. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.

About 38% of the students majoring in music at the school are women while 63% are male.

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Best Music Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Music Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 20 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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