Careers in music are as varied as the notes on a grand piano. Music graduates can pick from a wide range of concentrations and careers, and a music graduate might go on to be a:
Your career in music starts here, at our list for the 15 best small colleges for music majors on a budget. In order to land a spot on our list, the programs below had to stick to our criteria:
Two relevant programs for students seeking a Bachelor's degree in music or a related area
Overall undergraduate graduation rate of at least 50%
Annual costs of less than $35,000 a year (as reported by College Navigator)
By accomplishing everything on our list, these colleges proved that they're dedicated to providing a quality affordable education for their students. Scroll down to #1 to see the least expensive.
Methodology
Each of these top schools has a minimum of two relevant programs for students seeking a bachelor's degree in music or a related area (including but not limited to music theory and composition, song writing, music history, and music management). In addition, they each maintain an overall undergraduate graduation rate of at least 50%. Of course, to be a best value, these top-ranked schools also have to demonstrate a genuine commitment to affordable education – which means meeting our net price requirements. All of the programs on this ranking have estimated annual costs (as reported on College Navigator) of less than $35,000 a year. But which of these is the most affordable small college for a music degree? Scroll down to #1 to find out!
For more information on the methodology, click here.
Featured Online Programs
Figuring out where to apply? These top, accredited schools offer a variety of online degrees. Consider one of these accredited programs, and discover their value today.
Want to find out exactly how much it will cost for you to attend one of these affordable small music colleges? Check out the U.S. Department of Education's Net Price Calculator Center.
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