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2023 Most Popular Music Schools in Alabama

21 Colleges
$30,221 Avg Salary
$24,863 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Music Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Alabama to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Music program at each school on the list.

Check out the music programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.

#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 degree in Alabama. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

After completing their degree, music graduates from UA carry an average student debt load of $16,015.

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#2

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Jacksonville State University is a great place for music students. Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Alabama. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Music Schools in Alabama list. UNA is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Florence.

The average amount in student loans that music majors at UNA take out is $25,375.

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#4

Troy University

Troy, AL

The excellent programs at Troy University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best music schools in Alabama. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a large student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Alabama is a great place for music students. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, music majors at USA accumulate an average of around $24,174 in student debt.

Read full report on Music at University of South Alabama

#6

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular music programs. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

Read full report on Music at Auburn University

With a ranking of #7, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for music students. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that music majors at UAB take out is $27,750.

Read full report on Music at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#8

University of Montevallo

Montevallo, AL

University of Montevallo came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Music Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the suburb of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

University of Mobile

Mobile, AL

University of Mobile landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular music programs. Located in the rural area of Mobile, University of Mobile is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Alabama A & M University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Music Schools in Alabama list. AAMU is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Normal.

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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 21 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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