Universities in North America
1,599 Music Programs in North America
- programs
- 1,599 programs
- universities
- 275 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 30,308 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as BS in Music in North America and Bachelors in Music in North America.
North America has 1,599 music programs open to international students, at 275 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 30,308 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 20,565 USD and 39,853 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programs
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Music tuition fees in North America, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within music
Top universities for Music in North America
Ranked by how many music programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- Indiana University Bloomington (124)
- University of Cincinnati (57)
- Temple University (38)
- Wichita State University (28)
- University of Oklahoma (27)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (24)
- University of Arizona (23)
- University of Florida (23)
- California Institute of the Arts (21)
- Brigham Young University (19)
January intake in North America
229 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Master in Collaborative Piano — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Music Performance MM, Viola — University of Cincinnati · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Music Education, Ph.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Theory BM — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Jazz Arranging Certificate (Undergraduate) — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Music Education — West Virginia University · starts Jan 2027
Study Music in North America: common questions
- How many music programs are there in North America?
- 1,599 music programs at 275 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a music degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in music in North America is 30,308 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 20,565 USD and 39,853 USD a year.
- Can I study music in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the music programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (1,599 of 1,599).
- Are any of these music programs available online?
- 69 of the 1,599 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for music in North America?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 29,784 USD, against 30,308 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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