Best colleges for Music in Arkansas
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas Tech University award the most Music degrees and certificates in Arkansas: 33, 31 and 15 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 13 Arkansas colleges offer Music and award 126 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 Arkansas Fayetteville Public · Bachelor's degree | $38,811 | 33 | 71% | — | $27,000 |
| 2 | University of Central Arkansas Conway Public · Bachelor's degree | $36,465 | 31 | 54% | — | $29,139 |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Arkansas
Top 10 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 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville Public | 33 | $38,811 |
| 2 | University of Central Arkansas Conway Public | 31 | $36,465 |
| 3 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville Public | 15 | Not reported |
| 4 | University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello Public | 10 | Not reported |
| 5 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia Public | 8 | Not reported |
| 6 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock Public | 6 | Not reported |
| 7 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 8 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 9 | Harding University Searcy Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 10 | John Brown University Siloam Springs Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 3 Arkansas colleges offering Music
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith | Public | 2 |
| Central Baptist College | Conway | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).
Top skills
What Musicians and Singers earn in Arkansas
Related careers
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Arkansas.
Which Arkansas colleges award the most Music degrees?+
University of Arkansas (33 graduates a year), University of Central Arkansas (31 graduates a year) and Arkansas Tech University (15 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees and certificates in Arkansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 13 Arkansas colleges offer Music.
Which Music program in Arkansas has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Arkansas tops the list at $38,811. 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).
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Explore every U.S. college in one conversation
Clema turns plain-language questions into sourced answers across every U.S. institution — earnings, aid, acceptance, graduation, safety, and athletics from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and 10+ federal datasets, built in.
Free for teams up to 3 · No credit card