Universities in the United States
369 Master's Programs in Music in the United States
- programs
- 369 programs
- universities
- 86 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 29,786 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Music in the United States and Masters in Music in the United States.
United States has 369 masters programs in music open to international students, at 86 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 29,786 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 18,780 USD and 32,767 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programs
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Specializations within music
Top universities for Music in the United States
Ranked by how many music programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
January intake in the United States
94 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 the United States: common questions
- How many music programs are there in the United States?
- 369 music masters programs at 86 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a music degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in music in the United States is 29,786 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 18,780 USD and 32,767 USD a year.
- Can I study music in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the music programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (369 of 369).
- Are any of these music programs available online?
- 18 of the 369 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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