by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general music. Combined, these schools handed out 190 master's degrees in general music to qualified students.
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The general music master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general music students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Music Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general music students seeking a a master's degree.
New York University is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in general music. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from New York University
Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general music. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from Columbia University in the City of New York
It's hard to beat The Graduate Center, CUNY if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general music. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general music from The Graduate Center, CUNY
University of Delaware is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general music. UD is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a master’s in general music from University of Delaware
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in general music from University of Maryland - College Park
WCUPA is a large public university located in the large suburb of West Chester.More information about a master’s in general music from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general music from Catholic University of America
Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in general music from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Montclair.More information about a master’s in general music from Montclair State University
Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from Stony Brook University
Explore the best general music schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 66 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 27 |
| Maryland | 363 | 38 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 27 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 6 |
| Delaware | 151 | 26 |
One of 17 majors within the Music area of study, General Music has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 493 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 114 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 113 |
| Voice Performance | 105 |
| Stringed Instruments | 68 |
| Jazz Studies | 62 |
| Other Music | 44 |
| Conducting | 25 |
| Music History | 19 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 19 |
