2021 Best Music Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the Middle Atlantic Region
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Finding the Best Music Schools for Non-Traditional Students
This year's Best Music Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer a bachelor's in music. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great music programs and a strong support system for non-traditional students.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the music program at the school, affordability, and presence of non-traditional students. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Featured Music Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MBA in Music Business
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
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2021 Best Music Schools for Non-Traditional Students in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for non-traditional students studying music.
Top 10 Best Music Schools for Non-Traditional Students
Rutgers University - New Brunswick has taken the #1 spot in this year's music ranking for non-traditional students. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population. Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Colleges for Music in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
The student loan default rate at Rutgers New Brunswick is lower than is typical, just 1.1% of students default in three years. There are approximately 30,054 students at Rutgers New Brunswick that take at least one class online. 7,559 of Rutgers New Brunswick students are attending part time.
Full Music at Rutgers University - New Brunswick Report
West Chester University of Pennsylvania earned the #2 spot in our 2021 rankings. Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public college with a large student population. As a testament to the quality of education offered at WCUPA, the school also landed the #2 rank in our Best Colleges for Music in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
The student loan default rate at WCUPA is lower than is typical, just 1.2% of students default in three years. There are approximately 4,464 students at WCUPA that take at least one class online. There are roughly 3,854 part time students in attendance at WCUPA.
Full Music at West Chester University of Pennsylvania Report
Rowan University comes in at #3 in this year's ranking. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public school with a fairly large student population. Rowan not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #5 on our Best Colleges for Music in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.9%. There are approximately 7,269 students at Rowan that take at least one class online. 3,878 students are part time.
Read full report on Music at Rowan University
Duquesne University earned the #4 spot in our 2021 rankings. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population. Duquesne did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our Best Colleges for Music in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
About 1.2% of Duquesne students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 2,731 students at Duquesne that take at least one class online. About 365 of the students at Duquesne are attending part time.
Read full report on Music at Duquesne University
Towson University comes in at #5 in this year's ranking. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The student loan default rate at Towson is lower than is typical, just 1.7% of students default in three years. There are approximately 6,258 students at Towson that take at least one class online. There are roughly 4,337 part time students in attendance at Towson.
Read full report on Music at Towson University
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in the city of University Park, Penn State University Park is a public college with a fairly large student population. Penn State University Park not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #6 on our Best Colleges for Music in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
The student loan default rate at Penn State University Park is lower than is typical, just 0.0% of students default in three years. All students are part time.
Full Music at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus Report
William Paterson University of New Jersey landed the #7 spot in our 2021 best music schools for non-traditional students. Located in the large suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The student loan default rate at William Paterson University is lower than is typical, just 2.6% of students default in three years. Approximately 3,122 students take at least one class online at William Paterson University. 3,144 students are part time.
Full Music at William Paterson University of New Jersey Report
Our rankings recognize Montclair State University as the #8 school in this year's rankings. Montclair State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair.
The student loan default rate at Montclair State is lower than is typical, just 1.5% of students default in three years. There are approximately 9,294 students at Montclair State that take at least one class online. There are roughly 4,724 part time students in attendance at Montclair State.
Read full report on Music at Montclair State University
Temple University comes in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a very large student population. Temple not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #9 on our Best Colleges for Music in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.3%. Approximately 20,264 students take at least one class online at Temple. There are roughly 4,634 part time students in attendance at Temple.
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The #10 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. IUP is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Indiana.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 2.6%. Approximately 3,692 students take at least one class online at IUP. There are roughly 2,127 part time students in attendance at IUP.
Full Music at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Report
