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2025 Best Music Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana

2 Colleges in Indiana
52 Doctor's Degrees
$46,561 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a doctor's degree in music, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #22 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Music Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 52 doctor's degrees in music during the 2022-2023 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for music students working on their doctor'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 Doctor's Degree Schools in Indiana.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Music in Indiana

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for music students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Indiana Schools for a Doctorate in Music

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Indiana University - Bloomington is a great option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in music. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Soon after graduation, music doctorate recipients generally earn about $46,561 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a doctorate in music from Indiana University - Bloomington

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11 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in music has to take a look at Ball State University. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in music from Ball State University

Best Music Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Music Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Illinois 153 62
Michigan 149 85
Ohio 144 84
Wisconsin 108 24

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

Music Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Music Performance 31
General Music 16
Musicology & Ethnomusicology 4
Music Technology 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 3

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