Best colleges with Music Theory and Composition degrees

What colleges offer music theory and composition classes in 2025?

There are 121 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in music theory and composition. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in music theory and composition based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $25,796 per year. McLennan Community College offers the cheapest music theory and composition degree with an average net price of $5,785 annually.

Major:Music Theory and Com... Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

121 results nationwide

The Juilliard School
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New York, NY

The Juilliard School

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 1,028enrollment
  • $42,468net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Manhattan School of Music
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New York, NY

Manhattan School of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,097enrollment
  • $51,879net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Wilberforce University
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HBCU
Wilberforce, OH
 

Wilberforce University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 617enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 840-940SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
  • 2.82Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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The University of the Arts
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Philadelphia, PA

The University of the Arts

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,207enrollment
  • $44,510net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Temple University
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Philadelphia, PA

Temple University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 30,205enrollment
  • $29,641net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

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Amarillo College
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Amarillo, TX

Amarillo College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,215enrollment
  • $6,079net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Blinn College
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Brenham, TX

Blinn College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18,545enrollment
  • $12,910net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Del Mar College
D
Corpus Christi, TX
 

Del Mar College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,720enrollment
  • $4,322net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Houston Community College
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Houston, TX

Houston Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 49,749enrollment
  • $6,033net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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McLennan Community College
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Waco, TX
 

McLennan Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,217enrollment
  • $5,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Northwest University
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Kirkland, WA

Northwest University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 999enrollment
  • $25,917net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1325SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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McNally Smith College of Music
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Saint Paul, MN
 

McNally Smith College of Music

Private 4 Year

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  • 376enrollment
  • $30,167net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Northwest Vista College
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San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 18,808enrollment
  • $5,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
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Colleges for earning degrees in Music Theory and Composition can be found in the following states