Best colleges for Music in Arizona
Ranked by graduate earnings
Arizona State University Campus Immersion, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University award the most Music degrees and certificates in Arizona: 164, 63 and 33 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 15 Arizona colleges offer Music and award 328 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 2 institutions, 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 | University of Arizona Tucson Public · Bachelor's degree | $17,293 | 63 | 68% | — | $14,800 |
| 2 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe Public · Bachelor's degree | $15,721 | 164 | 68% | — | $21,504 |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Arizona
Top 8 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). 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 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe Public | 164 | $15,721 |
| 2 | University of Arizona Tucson Public | 63 | $17,293 |
| 3 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Public | 33 | Not reported |
| 4 | Arizona Christian University Glendale Private not-for-profit | 9 | Not reported |
| 5 | Eastern Arizona College Thatcher Public | 4 | Not reported |
| 6 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
| 7 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler Public | 3 | Not reported |
| 8 | Cochise County Community College District Sierra Vista Public | 2 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 7 Arizona colleges offering Music
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | Public | 17 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale | Public | 15 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix | Public | 6 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale | Public | 4 |
| Arizona Western College | Yuma | Public | 2 |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge | Public | 2 |
| Paradise Valley Community College | Phoenix | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).
Top skills
What Musicians and Singers earn in Arizona
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Arizona.
Which Arizona colleges award the most Music degrees?+
Arizona State University Campus Immersion (164 graduates a year), University of Arizona (63 graduates a year) and Northern Arizona University (33 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 15 Arizona colleges offer Music.
Which Music program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Arizona tops the list at $17,293. 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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