Best colleges for Music in Vermont
Ranked by graduate earnings
University of Vermont, Bennington College and Champlain College award the most Music degrees and certificates in Vermont: 30, 16 and 8 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 Vermont colleges offer Music and award 75 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 | Vermont State University Randolph Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $27,719 | 8 | 47% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Music degrees in Vermont
Top 6 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 Vermont Burlington Public | 30 | Not reported |
| 2 | Bennington College Bennington Private not-for-profit | 16 | Not reported |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington Private not-for-profit | 8 | Not reported |
| 4 | Vermont State University Randolph Public | 8 | $27,719 |
| 5 | Middlebury College Middlebury Private not-for-profit | 5 | Not reported |
| 6 | Saint Michael's College Colchester Private not-for-profit | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 1 Vermont colleges offering Music
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont College of Fine Arts (Graduate only) | Montpelier | Private not-for-profit | 7 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Musicians and Singers (SOC 27-2042).
Top skills
What Musicians and Singers earn in Vermont
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Music programs in Vermont.
Which Vermont colleges award the most Music degrees?+
University of Vermont (30 graduates a year), Bennington College (16 graduates a year) and Champlain College (8 graduates a year) award the most Music degrees and certificates in Vermont, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 Vermont 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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