MusicNorth America

1.1k Master's degrees in Music in North America

University of Central Florida3,8(50)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre - Musical Theatre Pedagogy

This Theatre - Musical Theatre Pedagogy track at the University of Central Florida provides secondary and post-secondary (community/state college) teachers, as well as developing theatre scholars, the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of musical theatre pedagogy and theory beyond the undergraduate level, which usually focuses, primarily, on performance skills.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$22,226/yr

Rutgers University4,2(61)

New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music

The Music Department offers the comprehensive Music programme at Rutgers University within the context of a public research university. The programmes benefit from the university’s proximity to major centers of performance and numerous other universities and conservatories.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,416/yr

Berklee College of Music4,4(10)

Boston, United States

Music Education

Berklee College of Music's Master of Music in Music Education provides advanced instruction in contemporary teaching pedagogies and practices.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$39,970/yr

Bowling Green State University4,2(18)

Bowling Green, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Vocal Arts

We offer a master degree in Vocal Arts at the Bowling Green State University. The goal of the voice faculty at the CMA is to help students grow as musicians and as people, and become the best singers they can be, regardless of their degree program.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$10,643/yr

Stanford University4,1(54)

Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Composition

The Composition programme at Stanford University offers advanced training for aspiring composers. This prestigious degree is available as a DMA or a Doctoral Certificate, focusing on traditional and electronic forms. Students benefit from full-time study at a world-class centre for musical innovation and creative research.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$42,360/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Performance (Flute), (Oboe), (Clarinet), (Bassoon), (Saxophone), (French Horn), (Trumpet), (Trombone), (Tuba) or (Percussion)

The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. Apply to the Performance (Flute), (Oboe), (Clarinet), (Bassoon), (Saxophone), (French Horn), (Trumpet), (Trombone), (Tuba) or (Percussion) MM program offered by University of Southern California.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$73,260/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Therapy

Through this Music Therapy MA degree from New York University, you’ll combine practical clinical experiences; advanced course work in music therapy methods, theory, and research; and a unique focus on your personal growth to prepare you to work with the full range of people you’ll see as a music therapist.

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

2 years$55,254/yr

University of South Florida4,3(44)

Tampa, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music

The Music MM program offered at University of South Florida provides students with an opportunity to pursue intense, focused study in their music specialty.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,666/yr

DePaul University4,0(20)

Chicago, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Jazz Studies

The graduate Jazz Studies program from DePaul University provides students a comprehensive education in jazz, allowing students to specialize in either performance or composition.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$24,432/yr

The University of Akron4,5(4)

Akron, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music - Composition

The degree Master of Music - Composition is offered by the School of Music of The University of Akron with options in music education, performance, composition, theory, music history and literature, and accompanying.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,696/yr

University of Alabama Huntsville4,3(13)

Huntsville, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Teaching Music

The Master of Arts in Teaching Music degree of University of Alabama Huntsville prepares individuals with any bachelor’s degree in music (BA, BM, BS) to become a certified choral or instrumental music teacher in the State of Alabama while simultaneously earning a master’s degree.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

2 years$28,000/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(210)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Orchestral Conducting

The Orchestral Conducting program from University of British Columbia features private conducting study and significant podium time. Teaching Assistantships in conducting and ensembles provide vital experiential learning opportunities throughout the degree.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,266/yr

Portland State University4,1(47)

Portland, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Music - Performance

Serious about pursuing music performance as a professional career? Within this Music - Performance program from Portland State University you’ll find the confidence you need to turn your ambitious dreams into real-world impact.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,144/yr

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

Miami, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Piano Performance

The Master of Music program in Piano Performance at Florida International University is designed to develop the necessary multifaceted skills demanded by today’s music profession.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,014/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Worship Studies - Songwriting (Online)

Are you passionate about leading worship in your congregation? Many beautiful worship songs, both old and new, are sung in today’s churches – but maybe you’d like to branch out and craft new songs that can help draw the people in your church closer to the Lord. If that sounds like you, Liberty University’s Worship Studies - Songwriting (Online) degree can help!

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

1½ year$13,920/yr

Southern Methodist University4,5(6)

Dallas, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Performance - Organ

Performance - Organ from Southern Methodist University is a place to do what you love and garner tools to build a life.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$48,000/yr

University of Miami4,4(13)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music Industry

Students in University of Miami's Master of Arts in Music Industry degree program have a passion for music and business and want to pursue careers which combine the two.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$63,456/yr

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Piano Performance Piano Pedagogy

Integrate high-level piano performance skills with pedagogical components and credentials with the Master of Piano Performance Piano Pedagogy in Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

3 years$21,476/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Strings, Harp and Guitar

The Strings, Harp and Guitar program at Northwestern University has assembled one of the finest string faculties in the nation. Each teacher is recognized not only for performing ability and scholarship but also for a love of the creative process that transforms a talented young instrumentalist into an accomplished professional musician.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$57,762/yr

Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)

Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Trumpet

The Trumpet program is offered at Indiana University Bloomington.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,271/yr