by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 19 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of general music. Combined, these schools handed out 645 bachelor's degrees in general music to qualified students.
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The general music bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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 bachelor'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 include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different 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 schools for general music students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general music students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is hard to beat Luther College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general music. Located in the remote town of Decorah, Luther is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general music from Luther College
St Olaf College is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in general music. Located in the distant town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general music from St Olaf College
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general music needs to look into University of Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general music from University of Iowa
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general music has to look into University of Missouri - Columbia. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general music from University of Missouri - Columbia
UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a bachelor’s in general music from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general music from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general music from University of Kansas
Grinnell is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Grinnell.More information about a bachelor’s in general music from Grinnell College
Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general music from Wichita State University
Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general music from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Explore the best general music colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 148 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 143 |
| Iowa | 403 | 128 |
| Kansas | 352 | 80 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 70 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 55 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 19 |
One of 17 majors within the Music area of study, General Music has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 137 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 19 |
| Other Music | 17 |
| Music Pedagogy | 13 |
| Jazz Studies | 11 |
| Voice Performance | 6 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 5 |
| Music Technology | 4 |
| Music History | 1 |
