2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Music Education in Mississippi

Music Education is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #133 most popular master's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Music Education in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 19 master's degrees in music education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Music Education School for Your Master's Degree

Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in music teacher education matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Music Education in Mississippi ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality music education program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Music Education Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for music education.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Music Education in Mississippi

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in music education.

Most Well Attended Schools for Music Teacher Education Students Working on Their Master's

1

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS

9 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in music education needs to look into William Carey University. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in music education in Mississippi.

There were about 9 music education students who graduated with this degree at William Carey University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in music education from William Carey University

2

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

6 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Southern Mississippi if you wish to pursue a master's degree in music education. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in music education in Mississippi.

There were approximately 6 music education individuals who graduated with this degree at Southern Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in music education from University of Southern Mississippi

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Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Jackson State University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in music education. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Jackson. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in music education in Mississippi.

There were approximately 4 music education individuals who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in music education from Jackson State University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is a popular choice for students pursuing a master's degree in music education. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in music education from Mississippi State University

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Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Mississippi College is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in music education. MC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Clinton. More information about a master’s in music education from Mississippi College

Best Music Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Music Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	427	80
Georgia	361	27
North Carolina	323	8
Virginia	305	13
Tennessee	296	6
South Carolina	251	54
Alabama	248	1
Kentucky	248	27
Louisiana	235	2
Arkansas	184	2
West Virginia	154	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Music Teacher Education

One of 37 majors within the Teacher Education Subject Specific area of study, Music Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Music Teacher Education

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching	42
Reading Teacher Education	29
Technology Education	17
Modern Language Education	17
Agricultural Teacher Education	8
English & Language Arts Education	6
Science Education	6
Mathematics Education	5
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	5
Social Science Teacher Education	4

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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