| #1 |  Cornell University, IthacaNew York, Usa8%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $68.4K/YrLiving: $18.6K/YrAdmission | B.MusDuolingo130IELTS7.5$68.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 5.7/10(11 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2026Ranked 16 by QS in 2026 |
| #2 |  Umich-Ann Arbor, Ann ArborMichigan, Usa16%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $60.9K/YrLiving: $21K/YrAdmission | B.Mus CompositionDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE54$60.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 9.7/10(17 Users)Ranked 23 by THE in 2026Ranked 45 by QS in 2026 |
| #3 |  Duke University, DurhamNorth Carolina, Usa | Tuition: $63.4K/YrAdmission | B.MusSAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70$63.4K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program | 7.3/10(11 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2026Ranked 62 by QS in 2026 |
| #4 |  University of Southern California, Los AngelesCalifornia, Usa10%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $33.5K/YrLiving: $22.4K/YrAdmission | B.Mus CompositionSAT1360TOEFL100PTE68$33.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs | 7.7/10(37 Users)Ranked 73 by THE in 2026Ranked 146 by QS in 2026 |
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Tucson, Arizona
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$42.5K
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San Jose State University
San Jose, California
$10.5K
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New York City, New York
$60.8K
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Los Angeles, California
$17.1K
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, New Jersey
$40.7K
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7.5
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Baltimore, Maryland
$22.8K
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7.2
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Albany, New York
$30.8K
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| #5 |  Boston University, BostonMassachusetts, Usa11%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $63.8K/YrLiving: $15.4K/YrAdmission | B.Mus PerformanceSAT1430TOEFL90$63.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs | 7.7/10(15 Users)Ranked 76 by THE in 2026Ranked 88 by QS in 2026 |
| #6 |  University of Florida, GainesvilleFlorida, Usa24%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $28.7K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Music EducationSAT1330IELTS6$28.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program | 6.8/10(17 Users)Ranked 134 by THE in 2026Ranked 212 by QS in 2026 |
| #7 |  University of Illinois-Chicago, ChicagoIllinois, Usa78.5%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $47.8K/YrLiving: $14.6K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1370IELTS6.5PTE54$47.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program | 9.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 334 by QS in 2026 |
| #8 |  University of Utah, Salt Lake CityUtah, Usa | Tuition: $31.1K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Guitar PerformanceDuolingo110IELTS6.5$31.1K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs | 9.7/10(10 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 540 by QS in 2026 |
| #9 |  University of Georgia, AthensGeorgia, Usa37.2%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $30.8K/YrLiving: $11.7K/YrAdmission | B.MusSAT1420IELTS6.5$30.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 7.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 525 by QS in 2026 |
| #10 |  University of Kansas, LawrenceKansas, Usa88%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $28.3K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission | B.Mus MusicologyTOEFL80PTE60$28.3K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 7+ More Programs | 8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 465 by QS in 2026 |
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| #11 |  University of Connecticut, StorrsConnecticut, Usa53.9%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $39.7K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1315TOEFL79$39.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs | 8.7/10(10 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 534 by QS in 2026 |
| #12 |  UH-Houston, HoustonTexas, Usa66%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $28.7K/YrLiving: $10K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Applied MusicDuolingo105TOEFL79PTE47$28.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 7.0/10(15 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 556 by QS in 2026 |
| #13 |  University of Delaware, NewarkDelaware, Usa69%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $37.7K/YrLiving: $17.9K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Music History and Literatu...SAT1370IELTS6.5$37.7K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs | 8.3/10(7 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 553 by QS in 2026 |
| #14 |  Washington State University, PullmanWashington, Usa85%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $45.6K/YrLiving: $11.4K/YrAdmission | B.MusDuolingo105IELTS6.5$45.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 423 by QS in 2026 |
| #15 |  Georgia State University, AtlantaGeorgia, Usa55%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $20.8K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Music PerformanceSAT1095IELTS6PTE58$20.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 4+ More Programs | 8.0/10(13 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 781 by QS in 2026 |
| #16 |  Ohio University, AthensOhio, Usa | Tuition: $24.8K/YrLiving: $6.8K/YrAdmission | B.Mus CompositionDuolingo95TOEFL68$24.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program | 7.7/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026 |
| #17 |  Auburn University, AuburnAlabama, Usa | Tuition: $37.6K/YrLiving: $6.3K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Music Performance - PianoSAT1370IELTS6.5$37.6K/Yr Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs | 8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 851 by QS in 2026 |
| #18 |  Baylor University, WacoTexas, Usa51%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $54.8K/YrLiving: $12.2K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Applied MusicDuolingo110IELTS6.5PTE60$54.8K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 801 by THE in 2026Ranked 1001 by QS in 2026 |
| #19 |  Oakland University, RochesterMichigan, Usa88%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $18.5K/YrLiving: $4.2K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Music Education and Perfor...Duolingo100TOEFL79PTE53$18.5K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | 8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1200 by THE in 2026Ranked 1285 by CWUR in 2025 |
| #20 |  University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, EdinburgTexas, Usa85%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: $44.9K/YrLiving: $8K/YrAdmission | B.Mus Music - Teacher Certificat...Duolingo95IELTS6$44.9K/Yr Course duration: 4 years Programs | Ranked 1501 by THE in 2026Ranked 1180 by CWUR in 2025 |