by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for jazz studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 53 degrees in jazz studies annually.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Jazz Studies Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the jazz degree levels they offer.
University of Hartford is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in jazz studies. UHart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of West Hartford.More information about a degree in jazz studies from University of Hartford
The New England Conservatory of Music is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in jazz studies. The New England Conservatory of Music is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.More information about a degree in jazz studies from The New England Conservatory of Music
Explore the best jazz studies colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 36 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 17 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 0 |
| Maine | 396 | 1 |
One of 17 majors within the Music area of study, Jazz Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 631 |
| Music Performance | 559 |
| Other Music | 300 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 279 |
| Stringed Instruments | 104 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 69 |
| Voice Performance | 62 |
| Music Pedagogy | 47 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 37 |
| Brass Instruments | 23 |
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