MusicNorth America

1.1k Master's degrees in Music in North America

Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)

Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Jazz Studies

The Jazz Studies program is offered at Indiana University Bloomington.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,271/yr

Oakland University3,5(4)

Rochester Hills, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Piano Performance

The Piano Performance programme at Oakland University is a 32-credit Master of Music degree designed for experienced pianists. This full-time course focuses on enhancing technical mastery, musical understanding, and repertoire knowledge. Students benefit from expert faculty guidance and advanced performance training in a professional setting.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,428/yr

University of North Carolina Greensboro4,0(5)

Greensboro, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Music Theory

The M.M. in Music Theory at University of North Carolina Greensboro requires 34 credit hours. Thesis and non-thesis options are offered. At least one half the work credited toward the degree must be in 600-level courses or above. A diagnostic examination is administered prior to the first semester of enrollment.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,328/yr

University of Idaho4,5(11)

Moscow, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Music - Collaborative Piano

Designed to meet the needs of professional performers, composers, and studio or school Music teachers. The Music - Collaborative Piano program is offered by University of Idaho.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$31,582/yr

North Dakota State University3,5(2)

Fargo, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Music

The Music program at North Dakota State University offers options in performance, conducting and music education.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,460/yr

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)

Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Music Performance - Guitar

This Music Performance - Guitar concentration from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is designed for the music student who wishes to concentrate primarily on the major performing skill. The student may specialize in either classical, finger-style, or jazz guitar.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,090/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(210)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Education

The graduate program in Music Education offered by University of British Columbia is designed to meet a variety of needs and interests. Specializations include conducting, music pedagogy, early childhood music, curriculum development, cultural studies, music and media studies, music and related technologies, and teacher education.

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

2 years$12,521/yr

University of South Carolina3,7(6)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music - Violin/Viola Pedagogy

The ability to play an instrument is a gift to be shared. Through the Music - Violin/Viola Pedagogy MM program offered at University of South Carolina, you will enhance your performance skills, increase your knowledge of instrument repertoire and gain an understanding of appropriate pedagogies. You will also apply these skills through supervised teaching of a wide range of students.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,760/yr

University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)

Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music

Music major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas develops advanced competencies in music teaching and provides the means for students holding an undergraduate music degree the opportunity to earn teaching licensure in Nevada.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,895/yr

Cleveland Institute of Music5,0(1)

Cleveland, United States

Cello

When you study in the Cello program of Cleveland Institute of Music, you’ll be well-equipped for a diverse career. It starts with your weekly private lessons and continues with master classes, solo recitals, chamber ensembles, orchestra and new music ensembles—as well as specialized repertoire classes to prepare for professional auditions.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$52,500/yr

University of North Carolina School of the Arts4,2(5)

Winston-Salem, United States

Strings - Double Bass

As a students at Strings - Double Bass from University of North Carolina School of the Arts you will be part of a vibrant school of artists and musicians committed to the long-term development and mastery of your instrument.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$24,399/yr

James Madison University4,6(21)

Harrisonburg, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Music

The School of Music from James Madison University offers a Music degree program that provides students with the necessary opportunities to achieve the highest degree of musical development and professional training. They are seeking candidates who have the potential to pursue the highest level of achievement in conducting/performance and teaching.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,024/yr

San Francisco State University3,9(7)

San Francisco, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Music

The Music MMus program offered at San Francisco State University provides graduate study for the superior performer and allows for maximum development of specialized skills in the candidate's particular area of documented achievement.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,870/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music - Music Education

Graduates with a Music - Music Education degree at The University of Arizona are prepared for careers that involve musical performance and production; education at all levels; composition; conducting; and research.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,400/yr

University of Michigan4,1(84)

Ann Arbor, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Composition

Applicants whose undergraduate work was strong in liberal arts and who wish to continue that emphasis at the graduate level may prefer to apply for the MA in Composition at the University of Michigan.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$60,634/yr

University of North Florida4,3(9)

Jacksonville Beach, United States

Music Performance: Strings

The Music Performance: Strings program from University of North Florida brings a focused commitment to excellence and the artistic and intellectual preparation of music students.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,792/yr

University of Saskatchewan4,0(49)

Saskatoon, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Music

Graduate degrees in Music at the University of Saskatchewan are an opportunity for students to do intensive one-on-one study with experienced scholars and performing artists in the areas of violin, viola, piano, voice, trumpet, saxophone, conducting/music education, musicology, theory, and composition. Apply to the Music MMus/MA programs offered by University of Saskatchewan.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$8,991/yr

Roosevelt University4,0(4)

Chicago, United States

Brass

The Brass (Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba) degree from Roosevelt University prepares students with the training and background to succeed as professional musicians.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$34,378/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music and Human Learning

At the Music and Human Learning MM program offered at University of Texas at Austin, students study the fundamental principles of human learning and behavior as applied to all aspects of musical activity.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$19,212/yr

Stephen F. Austin State University4,7(3)

Nacogdoches, United States

Music - Theory and Composition

Music - Theory and Composition at Stephen F. Austin State University is designed to provide advanced analytical and creative opportunities for promising composers and music theorists.

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

1 year$10,800/yr