Best MA in Music Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.03L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.33L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE328IELTS7.0PTE68₹28.03L/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024 Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2	Yale University, New Haven Connecticut, Usa6.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.46L/Yr ($43,543/Yr)Living: ₹22.19L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE322IELTS7PTE70₹37.46L/Yr $43,543 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 10 by THE in 2024 Ranked 23 by QS in 2025
#3	Columbia University, New York City New York, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹2.27L/Yr (Mex$49,360/Yr)Living: ₹47.8K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE311TOEFL100PTE68₹2.27L/Yr Mex$49,360 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.3/10(11 Users)
#4	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.75L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE326IELTS7₹10.06L/Yr $11,700 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024 Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut ₹40.94L 1st Year Fees B.S Behavioral Neuroscience Apply Now University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut ₹36.65L 1st Year Fees B.S Forensic Science Apply Now University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio ₹28.66L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Tiffin University Tiffin, Ohio ₹10.84L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Data Analytics Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.87L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.36L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now 6.5 Best In Infrastructure University of Colorado Denver, Colorado ₹16.21L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.7 Best In Accomodation Portland State University Portland, Oregon ₹25.55L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 7.7 Best In Placement University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut ₹36.82L 1st Year Fees B.S Agriculture and Natural Resources Apply Now 7.7 Best In Academic Baylor University Waco, Texas ₹44.51L 1st Year Fees B.S Environmental Health Science Apply Now
#5	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.59L/Yr ($30,912/Yr)Living: ₹10.42L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	M.A Music EducationTOEFL92PTE61₹26.59L/Yr $30,912 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#6	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.12L/Yr ($38,508/Yr)Living: ₹13.8L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	M.A String PerformanceGRE315IELTS7.0₹33.12L/Yr $38,508 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#7	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.5K/Yr (лв29,034/Yr)Admission	M.A Music Education₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 42 by THE in 2024 Ranked 69 by QS in 2025
#8	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.59L/Yr ($33,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.88L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE54₹28.59L/Yr $33,238 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024 Ranked 130 by QS in 2025
#9	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.99L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹13.05L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80₹12.99L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#10	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.52L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.94L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.A Musicology₹26.52L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 72 by THE in 2024 Ranked 155 by QS in 2025

#11	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.62L/Yr ($46,063/Yr)Living: ₹14.97L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.A Music EducationGRE298TOEFL84₹18.12L/Yr $21,068 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 78 by THE in 2024 Ranked 108 by QS in 2025
#12	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.06L/Yr ($26,802/Yr)Living: ₹14.35L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE56₹23.06L/Yr $26,802 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 307 by QS in 2025
#13	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.1L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living: ₹12.01L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.A Music₹37.1L/Yr $43,128 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 99 by THE in 2024 Ranked 208 by QS in 2025
#14	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.22L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.93L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A Music EducationGRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.22L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 114 by THE in 2024 Ranked 218 by QS in 2025
#15	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.72L/Yr ($29,904/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicologyGRE298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.72L/Yr $29,904 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 116 by THE in 2024 Ranked 152 by QS in 2025
#16	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.68L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.19L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.68L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 123 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#17	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.73L/Yr ($50,838/Yr)Living: ₹5.62L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS7PTE61₹43.73L/Yr $50,838 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 164 by THE in 2024 Ranked 259 by QS in 2025
#18	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.62L/Yr ($54,196/Yr)Living: ₹14.43L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	M.A Music₹46.62L/Yr $54,196 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#19	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.45L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.32L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.A Musicology₹22.45L/Yr $26,098 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 198 by THE in 2024 Ranked 355 by QS in 2025
#20	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.11L/Yr ($31,511/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	M.A Music₹27.11L/Yr $31,511 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 596 by QS in 2025
#21	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.05L/Yr ($15,168/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL83PTE68₹13.05L/Yr $15,168 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 328 by QS in 2025
#22	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.7L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicologyGRE309TOEFL80₹27.7L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#23	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.13L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living: ₹11.57L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.A Music History-Theory and Eth...GRE309IELTS6.0PTE53₹22.13L/Yr $25,732 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 460 by QS in 2025
#24	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.24L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹9L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.A Music- Liberal ArtsIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.24L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#25	Brandeis University, Waltham Massachusetts, Usa33.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.4L/Yr ($55,104/Yr)Living: ₹12.82L/Yr ($14,906/Yr)Admission	M.A Music Composition and TheoryTOEFL100PTE68₹47.4L/Yr $55,104 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 721 by QS in 2025
#26	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.87L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living: ₹8.73L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	M.A Music CompositionGRE309IELTS7PTE55₹19.87L/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#27	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.85L/Yr ($27,722/Yr)Living: ₹9.77L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE298IELTS7₹23.85L/Yr $27,722 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2024 Ranked 466 by QS in 2025
#28	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.47L/Yr ($34,258/Yr)Living: ₹11.06L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	M.A Musicology₹29.47L/Yr $34,258 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#29	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.44L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living: ₹9.98L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.A performance₹25.44L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#30	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.38L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living: ₹9.21L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL79PTE58₹24.38L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(1 User)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#31	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.4L/Yr ($15,577/Yr)Living: ₹8.47L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE48₹13.4L/Yr $15,577 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#32	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.15L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.15L/Yr $32,720 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#33	Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.17L/Yr ($29,265/Yr)Living: ₹8.42L/Yr ($9,786/Yr)Admission	M.A Music₹25.17L/Yr $29,265 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#34	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.9L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living: ₹11.76L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicologyIELTS6PTE44₹31.9L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 1 month 1 More Program	Ranked 488 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#35	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.55L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.18L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE59₹20.55L/Yr $23,894 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 641 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#36	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.8L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.69L/Yr ($10,102/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE294TOEFL79₹4.8L/Yr $5,580 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 791 by QS in 2025 Ranked 201 by US News in 2024
#37	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.36L/Yr ($34,128/Yr)Living: ₹10.85L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	M.A Piano Pedagogy₹29.36L/Yr $34,128 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 951 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#38	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.92L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.69L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE59₹23.92L/Yr $27,810 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#39	University of North Texas, Denton Texas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.93L/Yr ($32,464/Yr)Living: ₹3.7L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicologyGRE307TOEFL79PTE53₹27.93L/Yr $32,464 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 260 by US News in 2024
#40	University of Missouri, Kansas City Missouri, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.98L/Yr ($13,932/Yr)Living: ₹9.48L/Yr ($11,026/Yr)Admission	M.A Music Performance: KeyboardTOEFL79PTE53₹11.98L/Yr $13,932 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#41	Kent State University, Kent Ohio, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.37L/Yr ($22,522/Yr)Living: ₹9.39L/Yr ($10,916/Yr)Admission	M.A Performance (Chamber Music)Duolingo100TOEFL71PTE50₹19.37L/Yr $22,522 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	3.8/10(4 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#42	Brigham Young University, Provo Utah, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.92L/Yr ($15,020/Yr)Living: ₹6.48L/Yr ($7,530/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE53₹12.92L/Yr $15,020 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 115 by US News in 2024
#43	Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Florida, Usa59.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.74L/Yr ($19,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.24L/Yr ($11,906/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6PTE55₹16.74L/Yr $19,456 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 209 by US News in 2024
#44	Portland State University, Portland Oregon, Usa89.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.44L/Yr ($30,735/Yr)Living: ₹11.04L/Yr ($12,831/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE60₹26.44L/Yr $30,735 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#45	San Francisco State University, San Francisco California, Usa68.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹7.7L/Yr ($8,956/Yr)Living: ₹12.47L/Yr ($14,502/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE59₹7.7L/Yr $8,956 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 178 by US News in 2024
#46	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.29L/Yr ($15,446/Yr)Living: ₹10.74L/Yr ($12,484/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE46₹13.29L/Yr $15,446 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#47	California State University, Fullerton California, Usa41.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.28L/Yr ($13,116/Yr)Living: ₹13.46L/Yr ($15,642/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE58₹11.28L/Yr $13,116 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1289 by CWUR in 2022
#48	Hofstra University, Hempstead New York, Usa62.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹81.03L/Yr ($94,200/Yr)Living: ₹12.26L/Yr ($14,250/Yr)Admission	M.A Music Education₹81.03L/Yr $94,200 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1148 by CWUR in 2022
#49	University of Nevada, Reno Nevada, Usa	Tuition: ₹18.47L/Yr ($21,470/Yr)Living: ₹9.41L/Yr ($10,940/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE59₹18.47L/Yr $21,470 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 195 by US News in 2024 Ranked 501 by ARWU in 2022
#50	Azusa Pacific University, Azusa California, Usa61.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.97L/Yr ($20,896/Yr)Living: ₹8.42L/Yr ($9,794/Yr)Admission	M.A Music Entrepreneurial Studie...₹17.97L/Yr $20,896 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 416 by FORBES in 2019