by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Sound Arts Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 26 degrees in sound arts to qualified students.
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The sound arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Sound Arts rankings. We derive our Best Overall Sound Arts School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Sound Arts Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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.
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 sound arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
Any student who is interested in sound arts has to check out University of Massachusetts - Lowell. UMass Lowell is a large public university located in the suburb of Lowell. A Best Colleges rank of #276 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMass Lowell is a great university overall.
There were roughly 12 sound arts students who graduated with this degree at UMass Lowell in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in sound arts from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
SUNY Oswego is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in sound arts. SUNY Oswego is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Oswego. This school ranks 60th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 9 sound arts students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Oswego in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in sound arts from SUNY OswegoEarn 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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It is difficult to beat Onondaga Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in sound arts. OCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Syracuse. This college ranks 117th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were about 4 sound arts students who graduated with this degree at OCC in the most recent data year.
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One of 17 majors within the Music area of study, Sound Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 11,168 |
| Music Performance | 7,281 |
| Music Technology | 1,673 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 1,194 |
| Other Music | 1,127 |
| Voice Performance | 668 |
| Stringed Instruments | 553 |
| Jazz Studies | 519 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 476 |
| Music Pedagogy | 377 |
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