Best colleges for Music in Minnesota
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Gustavus Adolphus College and St Olaf College award the most Music degrees in Minnesota: 73, 20 and 19 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 33 Minnesota colleges offer Music and award 231 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 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis Public · Bachelor's degree | $25,803 | 73 | 85% | — | $19,500 |
| 2 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $31,780 | 11 | 65% | — | $24,427 |
| 3 | St Olaf College Northfield Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $24,732 | 19 | 84% | $18,124 | $23,750 |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Minnesota
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 Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis Public | 73 | $25,803 |
| 2 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter Private not-for-profit | 20 | Not reported |
| 3 | St Olaf College Northfield Private not-for-profit | 19 | $24,732 |
| 4 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul Private not-for-profit | 12 | Not reported |
| 5 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead Private not-for-profit | 11 | Not reported |
| 6 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth Public | 11 | $31,780 |
| 7 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul Private not-for-profit | 8 | Not reported |
| 8 | Minnesota State University - Mankato Mankato Public | 7 | Not reported |
| 9 | Augsburg University Minneapolis Private not-for-profit | 6 | Not reported |
| 10 | Bemidji State University Bemidji Public | 5 | Not reported |
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Career outlook
What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).
Top skills
What Musicians and Singers earn in Minnesota
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Minnesota.
Which Minnesota colleges award the most Music degrees?+
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (73 graduates a year), Gustavus Adolphus College (20 graduates a year) and St Olaf College (19 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees in Minnesota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 33 Minnesota colleges offer Music.
Which Music program in Minnesota has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tops the list at $25,803. 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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