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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Music (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

27 Ranked Colleges
341 Degrees Awarded
$24,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Music Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 11,573 people earned their degree in general music, making the major the 68th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,476 general music graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 341 general music graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 27 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general music. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general music programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general music program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The general music school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Music (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 masters’s general music degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s general music degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UF General Music Report

#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s general music degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general music students whose families make $30-$48k list, Florida State has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State General Music Report

#5

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Atlantic University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s general music degrees to qualified students.

FAU also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23 in overall quality

Florida International University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FIU General Music Report

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 22 masters’s general music degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

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#8

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

University of Mississippi landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Mississippi is located in University, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s general music degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#8 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 10 masters’s general music degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU also made our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WVU General Music Report

#11

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

East Carolina University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general music degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

ECU also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Georgia Southern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Georgia Southern University is a large school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 13 masters’s general music degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general music students whose families make $30-$48k list, GaSou has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004.

Full Georgia Southern University General Music Report

#13

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s general music degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general music students whose families make $30-$48k list, Middle Tennessee State University has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Middle Tennessee State University General Music Report

#6 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 31 masters’s general music degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Knoxville General Music Report

#15

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
#24 in overall quality

Eastern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in Richmond, Kentucky, and it awarded 12 masters’s general music degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Kentucky University are $14,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Music at Eastern Kentucky University

#15

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Radford University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Radford University is located in Radford, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s general music degrees to qualified students.

Radford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Radford University are $21,382.

Full Radford University General Music Report

#17

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
#20 in overall quality

University of South Alabama came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of South Alabama is a fairly large public school situated in Mobile, Alabama. It awarded 2 masters’s general music degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general music students whose families make $30-$48k list, USA has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USA are $16,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USA General Music Report

#18

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 37 masters’s general music degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Music at GMU

#19

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#14 in overall quality

University of Louisville landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general music degrees to 30 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575.

Full University of Louisville General Music Report

#20

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
#19 in overall quality

Austin Peay State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #20. Austin Peay State University is a fairly large school located in Clarksville, Tennessee that handed out 12 masters’s general music degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general music students whose families make $30-$48k list, Austin Peay State University has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Austin Peay State University are $14,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Austin Peay State University General Music Report

#21

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 21 masters’s general music degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Music at Southern Miss

#22

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s general music degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Memphis General Music Report

#23

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s general music students in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160.

Read full report on General Music at UofSC

#24

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
#22 in overall quality

University of West Georgia landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of West Georgia is a public institution located in Carrollton, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of West Georgia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of West Georgia are $18,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of West Georgia General Music Report

#25

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
#25 in overall quality

Jacksonville State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value General Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Jacksonville State University is located in Jacksonville, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s general music degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Jacksonville State University, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best General Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jacksonville State University are $20,200, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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