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2025 Best Music Master's Degree Schools in Oregon

2 Colleges in Oregon
48 Master's Degrees
$20,707 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your master's degree in music, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #36 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Music Master's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 48 master's degrees in music to qualified students.

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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 colleges for music students working on their master's degree.

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The 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 the Best Music Master's Degree Schools in Oregon.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Music in Oregon

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in music.

Top Oregon Schools for a Master's in Music

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It's hard to beat University of Oregon if you wish to pursue a master's degree in music. UO is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Eugene.

After graduation, music master's recipients generally earn about $20,707 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a master’s in music from University of Oregon

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14 Annual Graduates

Portland State University is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in music. Portland State University is a very large public university located in the city of Portland.More information about a master’s in music from Portland State University

Best Music Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Music Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 253 498
Washington 183 47
Nevada 105 27
Hawaii 85 7
Alaska 52 0

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Music is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.

Music Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Music Performance 25
Music Theory & Composition 6
General Music 5
Conducting 5
Keyboard Instruments 3
Musicology & Ethnomusicology 2
Jazz Studies 1
Music Technology 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 52
Design & Applied Arts 24
Drama & Theater Arts 1

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