389 Master's Programs in Music in North America

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.

• University of Cincinnati (35)
• Indiana University Bloomington (23)
• University of Florida (17)
• Wichita State University (15)
• Temple University (15)
• University of Oregon, Eugene (13)
• University of Houston (13)
• University of Oklahoma (13)
• The University of Memphis (11)
• California Institute of the Arts (10)

January intake in North America

102 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
• Master in Music Education — West Virginia University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Collaborative Piano and Opera Coaching MM — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Choral Conducting MM — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Music Education MM — Temple University · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Music in North America: common questions

How many music programs are there in North America?

389 music masters programs at 94 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 master's programs in music in North America is 29,784 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 18,594 USD and 32,767 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 (389 of 389).

Are any of these music programs available online?

18 of the 389 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.