Best Master in Music Colleges & Universities in USA in 2025

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#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.01L/Yr ($32,589/Yr)Living: ₹26.31L/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE328IELTS7.0PTE68₹28.01L/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: ₹37.42L/Yr ($43,543/Yr)Living: ₹22.17L/Yr ($25,793/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE322IELTS7PTE70₹37.42L/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: ₹2.26L/Yr (Mex$49,360/Yr)Living: ₹47.6K/Yr (Mex$10,416/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE311TOEFL100PTE68₹2.26L/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: ₹10.05L/Yr ($11,700/Yr)Living: ₹14.74L/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE326IELTS7₹10.05L/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 8.3 Best In Placement University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas ₹24.39L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now 8.1 Best In Social Life University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina ₹28.81L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan ₹32.98L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 7.9 Best In Infrastructure Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida ₹17.35L 1st Year Fees B.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 8.5 Best In Academic American University Washington, District of Columbia ₹24.32L 1st Year Fees B.A Psychology Apply Now Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Texas ₹29.91L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Finance Apply Now 6.7 Best In Social Life Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia ₹32.98L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, New York ₹14.31L 1st Year Fees B.S Finance Apply Now 8.6 Best In Social Life Auburn University Auburn, Alabama ₹14.16L 1st Year Fees B.S Health Services Administration Apply Now University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama ₹27.04L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now
#5	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.46L/Yr ($44,750/Yr)Living: ₹11.85L/Yr ($13,784/Yr)Admission	M.S Music and TechnologyTOEFL102₹35.24L/Yr $41,000 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.57L/Yr ($30,912/Yr)Living: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	M.A Music EducationTOEFL92PTE61₹26.57L/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
#7	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.09L/Yr ($38,508/Yr)Living: ₹13.79L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	M.A String PerformanceGRE315IELTS7.0₹33.09L/Yr $38,508 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#8	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
#9	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.56L/Yr ($33,238/Yr)Living: ₹13.87L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE54₹28.56L/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
#10	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹13.04L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80₹12.98L/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

#11	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.49L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.A Musicology₹26.49L/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
#12	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.59L/Yr ($46,063/Yr)Living: ₹14.95L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	M.A Music EducationGRE298TOEFL84₹18.11L/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
#13	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.03L/Yr ($26,802/Yr)Living: ₹14.33L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE56₹23.03L/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
#14	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.06L/Yr ($43,128/Yr)Living: ₹12L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	M.A Music₹37.06L/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
#15	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.21L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.92L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.A Music EducationGRE320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.21L/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
#16	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.7L/Yr ($29,904/Yr)Living: ₹9.17L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicologyGRE298IELTS6.5PTE59₹25.7L/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
#17	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.87L/Yr ($30,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.46L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	M.Mus CompositionTOEFL90₹25.87L/Yr $30,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.67L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.18L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.67L/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
#19	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.9L/Yr ($30,138/Yr)Living: ₹9.88L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.MusGRE308IELTS6₹25.9L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#20	Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa35.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹43.69L/Yr ($50,838/Yr)Living: ₹5.62L/Yr ($6,534/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS7PTE61₹43.69L/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
#21	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.58L/Yr ($54,196/Yr)Living: ₹14.42L/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	M.A Music₹46.58L/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
#22	Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.43L/Yr ($26,098/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,830/Yr)Admission	M.A Musicology₹22.43L/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
#23	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.08L/Yr ($31,511/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	M.A Music₹27.08L/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
#24	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.04L/Yr ($15,168/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL83PTE68₹13.04L/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
#25	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.67L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.7L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.Mus Piano Performance and Peda...GRE309TOEFL80₹27.67L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 8+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#26	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.11L/Yr ($25,732/Yr)Living: ₹11.56L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	M.A Music History-Theory and Eth...GRE309IELTS6.0PTE53₹22.11L/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
#27	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.11L/Yr ($22,232/Yr)Living: ₹8.99L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Music EducationIELTS6.5PTE55₹20.99L/Yr $24,420 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#28	Brandeis University, Waltham Massachusetts, Usa33.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.36L/Yr ($55,104/Yr)Living: ₹12.81L/Yr ($14,906/Yr)Admission	M.A Music Composition and TheoryTOEFL100PTE68₹47.36L/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
#29	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.85L/Yr ($23,100/Yr)Living: ₹8.72L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	M.A Music CompositionGRE309IELTS7PTE55₹19.85L/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
#30	Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Usa72%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.82L/Yr ($27,722/Yr)Living: ₹9.76L/Yr ($11,356/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicGRE298IELTS7₹23.82L/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
#31	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.24L/Yr ($20,062/Yr)Living: ₹8.83L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.Mus Music EducationTOEFL80PTE60₹17.24L/Yr $20,062 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#32	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.97L/Yr ($30,216/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,240/Yr)Admission	M.Mus Orchestral Instrument Perf...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE58₹25.97L/Yr $30,216 Course duration: 1 year Programs	7.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#33	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.2L/Yr ($51,430/Yr)Living: ₹10.29L/Yr ($11,974/Yr)Admission	M.Mus Music Education Specializa...TOEFL80PTE58₹44.2L/Yr $51,430 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#34	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.44L/Yr ($34,258/Yr)Living: ₹11.05L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	M.A Musicology₹29.44L/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
#35	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.68L/Yr ($29,880/Yr)Living: ₹9.49L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	M.MusGRE305IELTS6.5₹25.68L/Yr $29,880 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by QS in 2025
#36	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.88L/Yr ($32,436/Yr)Living: ₹13.2L/Yr ($15,356/Yr)Admission	M.Mus Music CompositionIELTS6.5₹27.88L/Yr $32,436 Course duration: 1 year Programs	5.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#37	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.42L/Yr ($29,576/Yr)Living: ₹9.97L/Yr ($11,598/Yr)Admission	M.Mus Music History₹25.42L/Yr $29,576 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#38	Binghamton University, Binghamton New York, Usa40.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.52L/Yr ($16,896/Yr)Living: ₹12.53L/Yr ($14,577/Yr)Admission	M.MusIELTS7PTE65₹14.52L/Yr $16,896 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(5 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#39	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.36L/Yr ($28,348/Yr)Living: ₹9.2L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL79PTE58₹24.36L/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
#40	Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, Usa82.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.39L/Yr ($15,577/Yr)Living: ₹8.46L/Yr ($9,848/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE48₹13.39L/Yr $15,577 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025
#41	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.12L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living: ₹8.16L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.12L/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
#42	Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland, Usa60.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.15L/Yr ($29,265/Yr)Living: ₹8.41L/Yr ($9,786/Yr)Admission	M.A Music₹25.15L/Yr $29,265 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 332 by US News in 2024
#43	Colorado State University, Pueblo Colorado, Usa	Tuition: ₹25.49L/Yr ($29,661/Yr)Living: ₹8.77L/Yr ($10,210/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Music Education₹25.49L/Yr $29,661 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 442 by QS in 2025 Ranked 151 by US News in 2024
#44	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.87L/Yr ($37,080/Yr)Living: ₹11.75L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicologyIELTS6PTE44₹31.87L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 1 month 1 More Program	Ranked 488 by QS in 2025 Ranked 170 by US News in 2024
#45	University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri, Usa	Tuition: ₹20.53L/Yr ($23,894/Yr)Living: ₹9.17L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicIELTS6.5PTE59₹20.53L/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
#46	University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, Usa71%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.24L/Yr ($20,060/Yr)Living: ₹9.1L/Yr ($10,588/Yr)Admission	M.Ed Music EducationGRE320TOEFL79₹17.24L/Yr $20,060 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 701 by QS in 2025 Ranked 124 by US News in 2024
#47	Wayne State University, Detroit Michigan, Usa81.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹4.8L/Yr ($5,580/Yr)Living: ₹8.68L/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
#48	University of Denver, Denver Colorado, Usa53.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.33L/Yr ($34,128/Yr)Living: ₹10.84L/Yr ($12,612/Yr)Admission	M.A Piano Pedagogy₹29.33L/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
#49	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.09L/Yr ($24,540/Yr)Living: ₹12.1L/Yr ($14,080/Yr)Admission	M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53₹21.09L/Yr $24,540 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#50	University of New Hampshire, Durham New Hampshire, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹23.9L/Yr ($27,810/Yr)Living: ₹9.68L/Yr ($11,266/Yr)Admission	M.A MusicTOEFL80PTE59₹23.9L/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