Best Universities/Colleges in USA - Rankings, Programs, Fees, Admission Process, Scholarships

CD Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa21.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $52.5K/YrLiving: $13.8K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music EducationIELTS7.5$52.5K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 24 by THE in 2024 Ranked 58 by QS in 2025
#2	New York University, New York City New York, Usa31.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $54.5K/YrLiving: $6.6K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music TechnologyGRE298TOEFL100PTE68$54.5K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(17 Users)Ranked 27 by THE in 2024 Ranked 43 by QS in 2025
#3	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $64.9K/YrLiving: $16K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music EducationGRE315IELTS7.0$64.9K/Yr Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024 Ranked 50 by QS in 2025
#4	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa9.48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $31K/YrLiving: $18.1K/YrAdmission	M.Mus CompositionTOEFL90$31K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2024 Ranked 141 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois $31.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 6.8 Best In Faculty University at Albany Albany, New York $28.8K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 8.2 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona $34K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 8.0 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey $35.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 6.1 Best In Infrastructure DePaul University Chicago, Illinois $28.6K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.1 Best In Infrastructure University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut $30.4K 1st Year Fees M.S Analytics and Systems Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona $38.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.3 Best In Academic University of North Texas Denton, Texas $10.1K 1st Year Fees M.S Data Science Apply Now 7.8 Best In Social Life California State University Los Angeles, California $21.3K 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now 7.5 Best In Infrastructure Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts $32.5K 1st Year Fees M.S Project Management Apply Now
#5	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.1K/YrLiving: $12.1K/YrAdmission	M.MusGRE308IELTS6$30.1K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(14 Users)Ranked 132 by THE in 2024 Ranked 215 by QS in 2025
#6	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.2K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Piano Performance and Peda...TOEFL85$35.2K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 7+ More Programs	7.3/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 531 by QS in 2025
#7	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $15.9K/YrLiving: $8.8K/YrAdmission	M.MusDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53$15.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#8	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $18.9K/YrLiving: $10.3K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music EducationTOEFL80PTE60$18.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 452 by QS in 2025
#9	Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia, Usa58.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $46.5K/YrLiving: $13.4K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Orchestral Instrument Perf...GRE298IELTS6.5PTE58$46.5K/Yr Course duration: 1 year Programs	5.7/10(11 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 851 by QS in 2025
#10	Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, Usa78%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.7K/YrLiving: $12K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music Education Specializa...GRE308IELTS6.5PTE58$30.7K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $20.9K/YrLiving: $11K/YrAdmission	M.MusTOEFL100$20.9K/Yr Course duration: 1 year Programs	4.7/10(1 User)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 701 by QS in 2025
#12	Syracuse University, Syracuse New York, Usa52.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35K/YrLiving: $15.9K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music CompositionIELTS6.5$35K/Yr Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#13	Ohio University, Athens Ohio, Usa75%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $32.4K/YrLiving: $11.6K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music HistoryIELTS6.5$32.4K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#14	Binghamton University, Binghamton New York, Usa40.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $23.8K/YrLiving: $14.6K/YrAdmission	M.MusIELTS7PTE65$23.8K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#15	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $35.7K/YrLiving: $8K/YrAdmission	M.MusDuolingo105TOEFL79$35.7K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#16	Loyola University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34.9K/YrLiving: $14.1K/YrAdmission	M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53$34.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025 Ranked 142 by US News in 2024
#17	Cleveland State University, Cleveland Ohio, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $23.6K/YrAdmission	M.MusDuolingo100IELTS6PTE50$23.6K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(6 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 320 by US News in 2024
#18	University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, Usa56.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $30.9K/YrLiving: $10.8K/YrAdmission	M.MusTOEFL79$30.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 269 by US News in 2024
#19	Western Washington University, Bellingham Washington, Usa83.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $26.6K/YrLiving: $11K/YrAdmission	M.MusTOEFL80$26.6K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	10.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1628 by CWUR in 2022
#20	University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma, Usa69.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $15.4K/YrLiving: $8K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Piano PerformanceTOEFL79PTE42$15.4K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025
#21	California State University, Long Beach California, Usa33.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $8.1K/YrLiving: $12.5K/YrAdmission	M.MusIELTS6.5PTE46$8.1K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 105 by US News in 2024 Ranked 272 by FORBES in 2019
#22	Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa73.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $46K/YrLiving: $12.1K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music EducationIELTS6.0PTE48$46K/Yr Course duration: 3 months Programs	Ranked 151 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1868 by CWUR in 2022
#23	University of North Florida, Jacksonville Florida, Usa64.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $12.2K/YrLiving: $9.8K/YrAdmission	M.MusIELTS6.5$12.2K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1990 by CWUR in 2022
#24	Belmont University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa80.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $44.7K/YrLiving: $11.7K/YrAdmission	M.Mus PerformanceDuolingo105TOEFL80$44.7K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 Ranked 318 by FORBES in 2019
#25	North Dakota State University, Fargo North Dakota, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $11.8K/YrLiving: $8.6K/YrAdmission	M.MusTOEFL79PTE50$11.8K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 249 by US News in 2024 Ranked 906 by CWUR in 2022
#26	Loyola University, New Orleans Louisiana, Usa90.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $34.9K/YrLiving: $12.7K/YrAdmission	M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6.5PTE53$34.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 260 by US News in 2024 Ranked 479 by FORBES in 2019
#27	Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Usa70.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.1K/YrLiving: $8.6K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Performance - InstrumentalTOEFL79PTE53$28.1K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 477 by FORBES in 2019
#28	Andrews University, Berrien Springs Michigan, Usa39.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $39.3K/YrLiving: $9.1K/YrAdmission	M.Mus MusicIELTS6.5PTE54$39.3K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 320 by US News in 2024 Ranked 525 by FORBES in 2019
#29	University of Akron, Akron Ohio, Usa96%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $27.2K/YrLiving: $12.3K/YrAdmission	M.Mus CompositionIELTS6.0PTE48$27.2K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 361 by US News in 2024 Ranked 878 by CWUR in 2022
#30	Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Kentucky, Usa94%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $28.6K/YrLiving: $8.3K/YrAdmission	M.MusIELTS6.5PTE41$28.6K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.0/10(1 User)Ranked 361 by US News in 2024 Ranked 600 by FORBES in 2019
#31	Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois, Usa72.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $52.9K/YrLiving: $12.9K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music CompositionTOEFL80$52.9K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 390 by US News in 2024
#32	Ithaca College, Ithaca New York, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $38K/YrLiving: $15.3K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Suzuki PedagogyIELTS6.0PTE54$26.6K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 243 by FORBES in 2019
#33	California Institute of the Arts, Valencia California, Usa30%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $54.4K/YrLiving: $11.8K/YrAdmission	M.Mus StringsIELTS7$54.4K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 402 by FORBES in 2019
#34	Lynn University, Boca Raton Florida, Usa81.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $27K/YrLiving: $12K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Performance (Strings, Wood...IELTS6.0PTE50$27K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 526 by FORBES in 2019
#35	Southern Oregon University, Ashland Oregon, Usa95.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17.4K/YrLiving: $13.8K/YrAdmission	M.Mus PerformanceIELTS6$17.4K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(1 User)
#36	North Park University, Chicago Illinois, Usa49.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $29.1K/YrLiving: $9.3K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music in Collaborative Pia...IELTS6.5$29.1K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#37	Lee University, Cleveland Tennessee, Usa85.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $14.4K/YrLiving: $8.1K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Conducting Choral or WindIELTS5.5PTE32$14.4K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	--
#38	Emporia State University, Emporia Kansas, Usa87.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $13.6K/YrLiving: $8.7K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music EducationIELTS6.0PTE49$13.6K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(1 User)
#39	Morehead State University, Morehead Kentucky, Usa85.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $17.1K/YrLiving: $9.4K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music Performance$17.1K/Yr Course duration: 3 years 1 More Program	--
#40	Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $29.2K/YrLiving: $8.9K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music EducationIELTS6.5PTE53$29.2K/Yr Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.5/10(1 User)
#41	William Paterson University of New Jersey, Wayne New Jersey, Usa74.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $38.7K/YrLiving: $11.3K/YrAdmission	M.Mus Music EducationTOEFL79$38.7K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	--
#42	Youngstown State University, Youngstown Ohio, Usa67.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: $10.7K/YrLiving: $9.1K/YrAdmission	M.MusIELTS6.5PTE58$10.7K/Yr Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.8/10(1 User)

Best MMUS Universities/Colleges in USA

Found 42 universities

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

New York University, New York City

Northwestern University, Evanston

Rice University, Houston

Partner Colleges

University of Florida, Gainesville

University of Utah, Salt Lake City

University of South Florida, Tampa

University of Kansas, Lawrence

Georgia State University, Atlanta

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Syracuse University, Syracuse

Ohio University, Athens

Binghamton University, Binghamton

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg

Loyola University, Chicago

Cleveland State University, Cleveland

University of Memphis, Memphis

Western Washington University, Bellingham

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

California State University, Long Beach

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh

University of North Florida, Jacksonville

Belmont University, Nashville

North Dakota State University, Fargo

Loyola University, New Orleans

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

Andrews University, Berrien Springs

University of Akron, Akron

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green

Roosevelt University, Chicago

Ithaca College, Ithaca

California Institute of the Arts, Valencia

Lynn University, Boca Raton

Southern Oregon University, Ashland

North Park University, Chicago

Lee University, Cleveland

Emporia State University, Emporia

Morehead State University, Morehead

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches

William Paterson University of New Jersey, Wayne

Youngstown State University, Youngstown

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