In the United States, 1,164 colleges are offering Music programsin both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The 2025 average undergraduate tuition & fees of the Music program is $10,422 for state residents and $33,506 for out-of-state students.

68 colleges are offering music certificate or associate's degree programs. 256 graduate schools offer the Music programs and the average graduate tuition & fees is $11,902 for state residents and $25,906 for out-of-state students.

Music Program 2025 Average Tuition

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of colleges offering Music program is $33,506 for undergraduate programs and $25,906 for graduate programs.

The following table shows the average tuition & fees for Music programs.

2024-2025 Average Tuition & Fees of Music Program
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,422$33,506
Graduate$11,902$25,906
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media

Career and Salary after Completing Music Program

The following jobs are possible careers after completing Music major program. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2022) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

The average annual wage of Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education career is $69,530 and, for Musicians and Singers, the average annual income is -.

Music Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2024)
Job TitleHourly WageAnnual Wage
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education-$69,530
Musicians and Singers$41.46-

Major Programs in Music Study Area

The following list shows sub-major areas of the Music program so that you can narrow them down to the specific study areas you may desire.