by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Music Theory & Composition Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 48 degrees in music theory & composition to qualified students.
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Your choice of music theory & composition school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Music Theory & Composition School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
The music composition 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 Theory & Composition Schools in Texas. 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.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the music composition degree levels they offer.
Texas Christian University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in music theory & composition. TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Worth. A Best Colleges rank of #112 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means TCU is a great university overall.More information about a degree in music theory & composition from Texas Christian University
It's difficult to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you want to pursue a degree in music theory & composition. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.More information about a degree in music theory & composition from The University of Texas at Austin
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Every student pursuing a degree in music theory & composition has to take a look at University of North Texas. UNT is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Denton. This university ranks 13th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 12 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music theory & composition from University of North Texas
Southern Methodist University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in music theory & composition. SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #142 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 5 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music theory & composition from Southern Methodist University
Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 3 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year.
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Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 11th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were roughly 6 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music theory & composition from El Centro CollegeExplore all the Best Music Theory & Composition Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
Music Theory & Composition is one of 17 different types of Music programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 1,478 |
| Music Performance | 411 |
| Stringed Instruments | 53 |
| Voice Performance | 42 |
| Jazz Studies | 42 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 31 |
| Music Technology | 20 |
| Conducting | 16 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 15 |
| Music Pedagogy | 12 |
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