MusicNorth America

1.1k Master's degrees in Music in North America

University of Regina3,9(49)

Regina, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

Musicology and Music Theory

The Master of Arts programs in Musicology and Music Theory at University of Regina provide the necessary training to move into professional work in academic contexts, although students regularly go on to pursue a doctoral degree in order to teach at a university level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,814/yr

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Conducting

The M.M. in Music Conducting degree program at Ohio University is designed to prepare, promote, guide, and encourage students to aspire to the highest artistic and intellectual standards.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$33,390/yr

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Graduate Pathway in Music

At INTO Illinois State University the Graduate Pathway in Music program will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

½ yearTuition not available

Webster University3,8(13)

Webster Groves, United States

Music

Music from Webster University is offered without an official area of emphasis, although any one or more of several fields within music may be studied through elective courses that meet individual needs and career goals.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$12,800/yr

Texas Christian University4,6(18)

Fort Worth, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Collaborative Piano

Develop and share your talent as you partner and collaborate with other performers with Texas Christian University's Collaborative Piano Master.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$39,780/yr

University of Miami4,4(13)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Instrumental Conducting

The mission of the Master of Music Degree in Instrumental Conducting at University of Miami is to prepare musicians to enter the music conducting profession and/or pursue doctoral studies.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$63,456/yr

Texas State University4,2(20)

San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Music (Keyboard, String, or Guitar Performance Concentration)

The Music (Keyboard, String, or Guitar Performance Concentration) program from Texas State University prepares students to excel in the disciplines of music teaching, history, conducting, composition, theory, and performance.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,380/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Percussion Studies

At the Percussion Studies MM program from New York University you'll work closely with a renowned faculty – top commercial and symphonic percussionists – in weekly private lessons and participate in repertoire classes that focus on solo performance and pedagogy.

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

1 year$55,254/yr

University of Rochester4,8(6)

Rochester, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Early Music

The Early Music program of University of Rochester provides instruction and performance opportunities on a wide range of instruments and musical styles for both graduate and undergraduate students.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$64,500/yr

University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,4(7)

Irvine, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music

The Music program of University of California, Irvine (UCI) has emphases in Choral Conducting, Collaborative Piano, Guitar/Lute Performance, Instrumental Performance, Piano Performance, and Vocal Arts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$27,864/yr

University of Central Oklahoma5,0(3)

Edmond, United States

Music Education - Online

Master of Music in Music Education - Online from University of Central Oklahoma is based on requirements for the Elementary or Secondary School Principal Standard Certificate as set forth by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Master Full-time On-campus

$12,510/full

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Piano Pedagogy

Expand your skills and insights as both a piano player and a teacher with the Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy in Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. Graduates of the program are prepared to teach piano in private studios or private music schools, as well as at the college and university level.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$49,560/yr

University of Memphis4,4(17)

Memphis, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Composition

Master the endless adaptations of lyrics, melodies, harmonies and rhythms and how to apply them in creating new music. The Composition MM programme is offered at University of Memphis.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,696/yr

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Performance

Expand on your musical achievements or gain advanced skills to teach in the performing arts with a Master of Music in Performance in Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance.

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

1 year$49,560/yr

San Diego State University4,5(35)

San Diego, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Musical Theatre

San Diego State University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Musical Theatre has helped hundreds of students establish life-long careers as leaders in the world of Musical Theatre.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,548/yr

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)

Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Music Education

This Music Education concentration from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is designed for practicing music educators who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in both music and music pedagogy. An undergraduate degree in music education is required with two years teaching experience in a school setting.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$27,090/yr

University of Idaho4,5(11)

Moscow, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Music - Performance

As a student in this Music - Performance program offered be the University of Idaho, you will receive rigorous instruction from a first-class faculty of accomplished soloists, chamber and orchestral musicians, conductors, composers and teachers. Areas of concentration include music education, performance, composition, accompanying, and piano pedagogy and performance studies.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$31,582/yr

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)

Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Music - Collaborative Piano Instrumental

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's Music - Collaborative Piano Instrumental concentration is designed for the music student with an undergraduate degree in piano who wishes to specialize as a collaborative pianist in instrumental repertoire.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,090/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Worship and Music (Online)

Are you a music professional looking to hone your skills? Do you want to serve as a worship pastor or leader in your church? Are you passionate about exploring the biblical basis for worship? If so, Liberty University’s M.A. in Worship and Music (Online) degree is for you! In this programme, you’ll develop the expertise needed to help strengthen your church’s music ministry.

M.A. Part-time Online

3 years$9,030/yr

Truman State University3,2(5)

Kirksville, United States

Music

Whether your next step is to seek a professional career in music or you plan to pursue doctoral studies, you can tailor the Master of Arts in Music program at Truman State University to fit your individual needs and interests.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,408/yr