by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in New Hampshire to determine which ones were the best for music students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 57 degrees in music annually.
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The music program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Music rankings. For our Best Overall Music School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
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 Schools in New Hampshire. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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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.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the music degree levels they offer.
It is hard to beat Dartmouth College if you wish to pursue a degree in music. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.
There were about 22 music students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in music from Dartmouth College
It is difficult to beat University of New Hampshire - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in music. Located in the fringe town of Durham, UNH is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 17 schools for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were about 16 music students who graduated with this degree at UNH in the most recent data year. After graduating, music degree recipients generally earn about $30,716 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in music from University of New Hampshire - Main CampusEarn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
More information about a degree in MBA in Music Business from Southern New Hampshire University
Keene State College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in music. Keene State is a small public college located in the town of Keene. This college ranks 8th out of 17 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were roughly 11 music students who graduated with this degree at Keene State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in music from Keene State CollegeExplore all the Best Music Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 1,405 |
| Connecticut | 241 | 420 |
| Maine | 202 | 55 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | 72 |
| Vermont | 194 | 63 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Music has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 51 |
| Music Performance | 2 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 2 |
| Music Technology | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 595 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 263 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 130 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 43 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 17 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
| Dance | 2 |
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