Best colleges for Music in Idaho
Ranked by graduate earnings
Brigham Young University - Idaho, University of Idaho and Boise State University award the most Music degrees and certificates in Idaho: 30, 24 and 15 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Idaho colleges offer Music and award 87 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 institution, 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 Idaho Moscow Public · Bachelor's degree | $30,191 | 24 | 57% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Idaho
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 | Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg Private not-for-profit | 30 | Not reported |
| 2 | University of Idaho Moscow Public | 24 | $30,191 |
| 3 | Boise State University Boise Public | 15 | Not reported |
| 4 | Idaho State University Pocatello Public | 4 | Not reported |
| 5 | Northwest Nazarene University Nampa Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 6 | College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls Public | 4 | Not reported |
| 7 | The College of Idaho Caldwell Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
| 8 | North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene Public | 3 | Not reported |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).
Top skills
What Musicians and Singers earn in Idaho
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Idaho.
Which Idaho colleges award the most Music degrees?+
Brigham Young University - Idaho (30 graduates a year), University of Idaho (24 graduates a year) and Boise State University (15 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees and certificates in Idaho, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Idaho colleges offer Music.
Which Music program in Idaho has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Idaho tops the list at $30,191. 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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