37 PhD 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 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)

January intake in North America

9 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.

• PhD in Music Education, Ph.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Performance DMA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Music, D.M.A. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Music Education — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Music, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Music — Temple University · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Music in North America: common questions

How many music programs are there in North America?

37 music phd programs at 19 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 phd programs in music in North America is 29,822 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 12,820 USD and 31,914 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 (37 of 37).

Are any of these music programs available online?

1 of the 37 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.