Best colleges for Music in Georgia
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Georgia, Georgia State University and Columbus State University award the most Music degrees in Georgia: 97, 67 and 62 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 31 Georgia colleges offer Music and award 487 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 | Georgia State University Atlanta Public · Bachelor's degree | $25,108 | 67 | 53% | — | $26,000 |
| 2 | University of Georgia Athens Public · Bachelor's degree | $15,289 | 97 | 90% | — | $22,344 |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $33,430 | 4 | 91% | $20,586 | $13,000 |
Top 2 certificate and associate programs
Shorter credentials, ranked separately so they are not compared with four-year degrees. Ranked by median earnings one year after completion (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta Institute of Music and Media Duluth Private for-profit · Certificate | $24,109 | 60 | 33% | $33,678 | $13,326 |
| 2 | American InterContinental University - Atlanta Atlanta Private for-profit · Certificate Online Small program | $22,690 | 9 | 21% | $17,531 | $9,500 |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Georgia
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 | University of Georgia Athens Public | 97 | $15,289 |
| 2 | Georgia State University Atlanta Public | 67 | $25,108 |
| 3 | Columbus State University Columbus Public | 62 | Not reported |
| 4 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro Public | 28 | Not reported |
| 5 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw Public | 28 | Not reported |
| 6 | University of West Georgia Carrollton Public | 22 | Not reported |
| 7 | Valdosta State University Valdosta Public | 19 | Not reported |
| 8 | Mercer University Macon Private not-for-profit | 16 | Not reported |
| 9 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega Public | 13 | Not reported |
| 10 | Morehouse College Atlanta Private not-for-profit | 8 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 21 Georgia colleges offering Music
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Institute of Music and Media | Duluth | Private for-profit | 60 |
| Middle Georgia State University | Macon | Public | 10 |
| American InterContinental University - Atlanta (Online) | Atlanta | Private for-profit | 9 |
| Covenant College | Lookout Mountain | Private not-for-profit | 7 |
| Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville | Public | 6 |
| Point University | West Point | Private not-for-profit | 4 |
| Emory University | Atlanta | Private not-for-profit | 4 |
| Augusta University | Augusta | Public | 4 |
| Morris Brown College | Atlanta | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Young Harris College | Young Harris | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Atlanta | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Clayton State University | Morrow | Public | 2 |
| LaGrange College | Lagrange | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Reinhardt University | Waleska | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Wesleyan College | Macon | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Berry College | Mount Berry | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Brenau University | Gainesville | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Piedmont University | Demorest | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Shorter University | Rome | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Spelman College | Atlanta | 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 Georgia
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Georgia.
Which Georgia colleges award the most Music degrees?+
University of Georgia (97 graduates a year), Georgia State University (67 graduates a year) and Columbus State University (62 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees in Georgia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 31 Georgia colleges offer Music.
Which Music program in Georgia has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Georgia State University tops the list at $25,108. 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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