by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 37 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of music performance. Combined, these schools handed out 915 bachelor's degrees in music performance to qualified students.
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Your choice of music performance for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality music performance program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for music performance 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 Music Performance Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast 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.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in music performance.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in music performance needs to take a look at Belmont University. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from Belmont University
University of Miami is a good choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in music performance. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Coral Gables.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from University of Miami
Florida State University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in music performance. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from Florida State University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in music performance. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
JMU is a very large public university located in the small city of Harrisonburg.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from James Madison University
Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from University of Georgia
UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from University of Kentucky
GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from George Mason University
Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from Furman University
Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winchester.More information about a bachelor’s in music performance from Shenandoah University
Explore the best music performance colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 181 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 51 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 156 |
| Georgia | 453 | 109 |
| Virginia | 421 | 214 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 18 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 38 |
| Alabama | 320 | 5 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 102 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 80 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 19 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 13 |
Music Performance is one of 17 different types of Music programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 1,833 |
| Music Technology | 432 |
| Other Music | 269 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 61 |
| Voice Performance | 52 |
| Music History | 43 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 28 |
| Jazz Studies | 27 |
| Music Pedagogy | 22 |
| Stringed Instruments | 15 |
