Study Music in the United States

Music in the United States by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within music

Universities for music in the United States

• 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)

Study Music in the United States: common questions

How many music programmes are there in the United States?

1,495 music programmes at 238 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a music degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in music in the United States is 31,664 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 21,481 USD and 40,145 USD per year.

Can I study music in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the music programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (1,495 of 1,495).

Are any of these music programmes available online?

69 of the 1,495 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for music in the United States?

Master's programmes, at a median of 29,786 USD per year, against 31,664 USD for bachelor's programmes.