by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Maine to review for the 2025 Best Music Schools in Maine ranking.
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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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Music Schools in Maine list to help you make the college 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.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the music degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of Southern Maine is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in music. Located in the small city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a degree in music from University of Southern Maine
Explore all the Best Music Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 1,405 |
| Connecticut | 241 | 420 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 46 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | 72 |
| Vermont | 194 | 63 |
Music is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 35 |
| Music Performance | 19 |
| Other Music | 4 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 136 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 39 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 39 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 29 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Arts & Media Management | 2 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 1 |
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