Best colleges for Music in Maine
Ranked by graduates a year
University of Southern Maine, University of Maine and Bates College award the most Music degrees and certificates in Maine: 24, 5 and 4 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 6 Maine colleges offer Music and award 45 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…
6 institutions offering Music in Maine
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 Southern Maine Portland Public | — | 24 | 40% | — | — |
| 2 | University of Maine at Augusta Augusta Public | — | 7 | 27% | — | — |
| 3 | University of Maine Orono Public | — | 5 | 55% | — | — |
| 4 | Bates College Lewiston Private not-for-profit | — | 4 | 90% | $18,203 | — |
| 5 | Colby College Waterville Private not-for-profit | — | 4 | 89% | $15,696 | — |
| 6 | Bowdoin College Brunswick Private not-for-profit | — | 1 | 95% | $15,454 | — |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Maine
Top 5 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 Southern Maine Portland Public | 24 | Not reported |
| 2 | University of Maine Orono Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 3 | Bates College Lewiston Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 4 | Colby College Waterville Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 5 | Bowdoin College Brunswick Private not-for-profit | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 1 Maine colleges offering Music
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta | Public | 7 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).
Top skills
What Musicians and Singers earn in Maine
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Maine.
Which Maine colleges award the most Music degrees?+
University of Southern Maine (24 graduates a year), University of Maine (5 graduates a year) and Bates College (4 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees and certificates in Maine, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 6 Maine 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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