Best colleges for Music in Alabama
Ranked by graduate earnings
The University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University and Auburn University award the most Music degrees in Alabama: 39, 35 and 28 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 21 Alabama colleges offer Music and award 259 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Music program falls under the field of Visual and Performing Arts, focusing on the study and performance of music. It caters to students interested in various aspects of music, including performance, theory, and history, allowing them…
Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville Public · Bachelor's degree | $32,893 | 35 | 55% | — | $27,500 |
| 2 | University of North Alabama Florence Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $35,599 | 19 | 55% | — | $24,000 |
| 3 | University of South Alabama Mobile Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $27,050 | 16 | 53% | — | $22,625 |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Alabama
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Public | 39 | Not reported |
| 2 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville Public | 35 | $32,893 |
| 3 | Auburn University Auburn Public | 28 | Not reported |
| 4 | University of North Alabama Florence Public | 19 | $35,599 |
| 5 | University of Mobile Mobile Private not-for-profit | 16 | Not reported |
| 6 | University of South Alabama Mobile Public | 16 | $27,050 |
| 7 | Alabama State University Montgomery Public | 15 | Not reported |
| 8 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Public | 14 | Not reported |
| 9 | John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner Public | 13 | Not reported |
| 10 | Troy University Troy Public | 12 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 11 Alabama colleges offering Music
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University | Birmingham | Private not-for-profit | 10 |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo | Public | 9 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville | Public | 6 |
| Miles College | Fairfield | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| Stillman College | Tuscaloosa | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| Talladega College | Talladega | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Oakwood University | Huntsville | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Alabama A & M University | Normal | Public | 2 |
| University of West Alabama | Livingston | Public | 2 |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).
Top skills
What Musicians and Singers earn in Alabama
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Alabama.
Which Alabama colleges award the most Music degrees?+
The University of Alabama (39 graduates a year), Jacksonville State University (35 graduates a year) and Auburn University (28 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees in Alabama, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 21 Alabama colleges offer Music.
Which Music program in Alabama has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Jacksonville State University tops the list at $32,893. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Music program?+
The Music program falls under the field of Visual and Performing Arts, focusing on the study and performance of music. It caters to students interested in various aspects of music, including performance, theory, and history, allowing them…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop speaking, active listening, monitoring, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Musicians and Singers?+
The national job outlook is about +1.1% growth with around 19,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A No formal educational credential is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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