by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for general music students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 221 master's degrees in general music to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of general music for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality general music program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full 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 Plains States 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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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general music students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general music needs to check out University of Missouri - Kansas City. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from University of Missouri - Kansas City
It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general music. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in general music from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It is hard to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general music. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in general music from Washington University in St Louis
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in general music. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a great choice for students pursuing a master's degree in general music. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from Kansas State University
Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from University of Iowa
Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general music from University of Kansas
Truman State is a small public university located in the remote town of Kirksville.More information about a master’s in general music from Truman State University
Missouri State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Springfield.More information about a master’s in general music from Missouri State University - Springfield
Explore the best general music colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 361 | 61 |
| Minnesota | 355 | 31 |
| Iowa | 298 | 23 |
| Kansas | 254 | 48 |
| Nebraska | 211 | 33 |
| North Dakota | 167 | 13 |
| South Dakota | 130 | 12 |
General Music is one of 17 different types of Music programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 43 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 13 |
| Conducting | 6 |
| Music History | 4 |
| Voice Performance | 1 |
| Jazz Studies | 1 |
| Music Pedagogy | 1 |
