Best colleges for Music in Kansas
Ranked by graduates a year
University of Kansas, Wichita State University and Kansas State University award the most Music degrees and certificates in Kansas: 90, 46 and 30 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 13 Kansas colleges offer Music and award 213 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…
13 institutions offering Music in Kansas
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kansas Lawrence Public | — | 90 | 69% | — | — |
| 2 | Wichita State University Wichita Public | — | 46 | 51% | — | — |
| 3 | Kansas State University Manhattan Public | — | 30 | 71% | — | — |
| 4 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg Public | — | 14 | 57% | — | — |
| 5 | Fort Hays State University Hays Public | — | 8 | 48% | — | — |
| 6 | Emporia State University Emporia Public | — | 7 | 56% | — | — |
| 7 | Washburn University Topeka Public | — | 5 | 53% | — | — |
| 8 | Benedictine College Atchison Private not-for-profit | — | 4 | 62% | $24,826 | — |
| 9 | Friends University Wichita Private not-for-profit | — | 4 | 43% | $24,084 | — |
| 10 | Bethel College - North Newton North Newton Private not-for-profit | — | 2 | 41% | $23,560 | — |
| 11 | Baker University Baldwin City Private not-for-profit | — | 1 | 58% | $21,404 | — |
| 12 | Independence Community College Independence Public | — | 1 | 26% | — | — |
| 13 | Southwestern College Winfield Private not-for-profit | — | 1 | 36% | $26,868 | — |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Kansas
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 Kansas Lawrence Public | 90 | Not reported |
| 2 | Wichita State University Wichita Public | 46 | Not reported |
| 3 | Kansas State University Manhattan Public | 30 | Not reported |
| 4 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg Public | 14 | Not reported |
| 5 | Fort Hays State University Hays Public | 8 | Not reported |
| 6 | Emporia State University Emporia Public | 7 | Not reported |
| 7 | Washburn University Topeka Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 8 | Benedictine College Atchison Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 9 | Friends University Wichita Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 10 | Bethel College - North Newton North Newton Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 3 Kansas colleges offering Music
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker University | Baldwin City | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Independence Community College | Independence | Public | 1 |
| Southwestern College | Winfield | 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 Kansas
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Kansas.
Which Kansas colleges award the most Music degrees?+
University of Kansas (90 graduates a year), Wichita State University (46 graduates a year) and Kansas State University (30 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees and certificates in Kansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 13 Kansas colleges offer Music.
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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