PhD in Music in North America
37 phd programmes in music at 19 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 29,822 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 13,042 USD and 31,914 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programmes
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Specialisations within music
Music 25 Music Education 12
Universities for music in North America
- University of Oklahoma (5)
- University of Maryland, College Park (4)
- Temple University (3)
- Laval University, Quebec City (3)
- University of Florida (3)
- University of Georgia, Athens (2)
- University of Kentucky (2)
- Indiana University Bloomington (2)
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2)
- University of Iowa (2)
PhD in Music in North America: common questions
- How many music programmes are there in North America?
- 37 music phd programmes at 19 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a music degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in music in North America is 29,822 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 13,042 USD and 31,914 USD per year.
- Can I study music in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the music programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (37 of 37).
- Are any of these music programmes available online?
- 1 of the 37 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study music in North America?
An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist music programmes for your budget and profile.