MusicNorth America

1.1k Master's degrees in Music in North America

The University of New Mexico4,1(29)

Albuquerque, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Performance - Keyboard

The University of New Mexico's Performance - Keyboard program at UNM has a distinguished reputation: It has attracted numerous national and international students from across the United States, Europe and Asia.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,146/yr

Manhattan School of Music

New York City, United States

Woodwinds

Woodwinds from Manhattan School of Music is a highly selective program allowing woodwind students extensive experience working with MSM ensembles.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$58,000/yr

Stephen F. Austin State University4,7(3)

Nacogdoches, United States

Music - Performance

Music - Performance at Stephen F. Austin State University is designed to provide intense study for students interested in attaining professional-level skills and techniques in performing.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$10,800/yr

University of Victoria4,2(29)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Composition

The Composition program of University of Victoria, British Columbia has a reputation for experimentation, innovation, and theoretical rigour.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,118/yr

Case Western Reserve University4,5(14)

Cleveland Heights, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music Education

The Music Education program of Case Western Reserve University is for individuals with an undergraduate degree in music education, a teaching certificate/license, and at least 1 year of music classroom teaching experience, who wish to pursue further academic study as a means to develop professionally.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$55,548/yr

University of North Texas4,3(24)

Denton, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Conducting

The Conducting programme at the University of North Texas is a comprehensive Master of Music degree delivered on campus over two years. This full-time course offers specialised tracks in choral, orchestral, or wind conducting, providing elite training for aspiring professional conductors within a world-renowned College of Music.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$16,404/yr

Morehead State University4,3(3)

Morehead, United States

Music

Music from Morehead State University focuses on the skills needed to be a professional musician. The music education program combines education courses with advanced music courses that prepare you for a career as a music teacher.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,190/yr

University of Tennessee Knoxville4,4(7)

Knoxville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Performance - Organ

The Performance - Organ program at University of Tennessee Knoxville is designed for accomplished organists who intend to pursue careers as performers, teachers, or church musicians.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,208/yr

Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)

Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Flute

The Flute program is offered at Indiana University Bloomington.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,271/yr

William Carey University3,0(1)

Online

Music Education

Music Education from William Carey University will provide William Carey University with an opportunity to utilize distance learning in order to meet the educational needs and desires of music educators who may be unable to complete a traditional campus-based program of study due to geographic location or existing professional responsibilities.

Master Part-time Online

1 year$14,550/yr

University of Kentucky3,2(5)

Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music Therapy

The Music Therapy degree at the University of Kentucky is a great fit for those with a background in music and a desire to work in healthcare, mental health, rehabilitation, or special education settings, as well as board-certified music therapists seeking advanced clinical training and research opportunities.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,326/yr

New England Conservatory of Music

Boston, United States

Brass and Percussion-Tuba

The Department of Brass and Percussion-Tuba at New England Conservatory of Music is world-renowned for training extraordinary musicians. Alumni of the department have achieved success as performers, educators, composers, and entrepreneurs in both music and non-music disciplines.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$61,561/yr

Auburn University4,3(6)

Auburn, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Education

The Music Education programme at Auburn University offers a comprehensive path for aspiring teachers. Available as a M.S. or M.Ed., this degree provides full-time on-campus and online study modes. Students benefit from early clinical experiences and internships to prepare for professional certification.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1½ year$35,986/yr

California State University Fullerton4,4(8)

Fullerton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Performance - Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion

The Performance - Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Programme at California State University Fullerton offers an exciting and enriching variety of opportunities for a diverse education.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$7,571/yr

University of Washington4,2(54)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Theory

Music Theory at the University of Washington, encompasses many areas of study, ranging from the relatively traditional (Schenkerian analysis, set theory) to the more recently emergent (neo-Riemannian theory, semiotics).

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$33,171/yr

University of Idaho4,5(11)

Moscow, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Music - Composition

Designed to meet the needs of professional performers, composers and music educators in studios or schools, this Music - Composition degree is ideal for students who want to pursue the curriculum as a terminal professional degree or as a foundation for doctoral study.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,582/yr

University of Connecticut4,4(28)

Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music

The Master of Arts in Music at the University of Connecticut is awarded in recognition of demonstrated accomplishment in the field of music, with special emphasis in historical musicology or theory. The Master of Music is awarded in recognition of musical accomplishment with special emphasis in performance or conducting.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,424/yr

Florida International University (FIU)4,3(88)

Miami, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Conducting - Choral

The Conducting - Choral program at Florida International University School of Music is constructed to prepare the successful candidate for a myriad of conducting possibilities.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,014/yr

University of Minnesota4,2(48)

Minneapolis, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music

Students interested in pursuing a deeper musical education in performance, teaching, or conducting are encouraged to apply for the Music program at the University of Minnesota.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$35,162/yr

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,3(17)

Urbana, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Instrumental Conducting Band

We offer a master degree in Instrumental Conducting Band at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. The School of Music has been an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1933.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,266/yr