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Most Popular Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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2023 Most Popular Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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

Finding the Best Music Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 182 degrees and certificates were awarded to music students who went to a Mississippi college or university. This makes it the #42 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Mississippi 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 following schools top our list of the Most Popular Music Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Southern Mississippi the most popular school in Mississippi for music students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 29 students majoring in music at Southern Miss, 66% are male and 34% are female.

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#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Mississippi helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular music schools in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 50% of the music majors at the school.

Full Music at University of Mississippi Report

#3

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alcorn State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the remote area of Alcorn State.

Women make up 60% of the music majors at the school.

Full Music at Alcorn State University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Jackson State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular music schools in Mississippi. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in music at the school are women while 75% are male.

Read full report on Music at Jackson State University

#4

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

Out of the 14 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Belhaven University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson.

Women make up 88% of the music majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, music graduates from Belhaven carry an average student debt load of $23,674.

Full Music at Belhaven University Report

Mississippi University for Women came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.

Women make up 86% of the music majors at the school.

Read full report on Music at Mississippi University for Women

#7

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree music programs. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 50% of the music majors at the school.

Full Music at Mississippi State University Report

#8

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

Delta State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Delta State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Cleveland.

Full Music at Delta State University Report

Mississippi Valley State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 2 students majoring in music at Mississippi Valley State University, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Full Music at Mississippi Valley State University Report

#9

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

Mississippi College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.

Of the 2 students majoring in music at MC, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Music majors at MC take out an average of $27,368 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Music at Mississippi College

Best Music Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Music Colleges 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
Alabama 276
West Virginia 93

Music is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

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 14 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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