by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for music theory & composition students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 8 degrees in music theory & composition annually.
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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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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Music Theory & Composition Schools in Minnesota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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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.
The schools below may not offer all types of music composition degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
St Olaf College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in music theory & composition. 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 degree in music theory & composition from St Olaf College
University of Minnesota - Duluth is a great option for students pursuing a degree in music theory & composition. Located in the city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a degree in music theory & composition from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Explore all the Best Music Theory & Composition Colleges in the Plains States 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 | 212 |
| Music Performance | 36 |
| Other Music | 8 |
| Music Technology | 4 |
| Jazz Studies | 1 |
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