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2025 Best Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia

2 Colleges in District of Columbia
60 Bachelor's Degrees
$23,856 Avg Early-Career Salary
Music is of the hottest bachelor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #34 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in music to qualified students.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for music students working on their bachelor's degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Music in District of Columbia

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in music.

Top District of Columbia Schools for a Bachelor's in Music

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Catholic University of America is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in music. Located in the large city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.

Soon after graduating, music bachelor's recipients generally earn about $23,856 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a bachelor’s in music from Catholic University of America

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Howard University
Washington, DC
11 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Howard University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in music. Located in the large city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in music from Howard University

Best Music Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 275 1,120
Pennsylvania 274 632
Maryland 207 209
New Jersey 193 433
Delaware 130 17

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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
General Music 47
Music Performance 11
Music Theory & Composition 1
Voice Performance 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 87
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 54
Design & Applied Arts 41
Arts & Media Management 36
Drama & Theater Arts 31
General Visual & Performing Arts 13
Dance 5

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