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MBA in Music Business
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Best Schools for Music Education in Minnesota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall music education education in Minnesota.
Top Schools in Music Education
University Of St Thomas Minnesota is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in music education. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 music education students who graduated with this degree at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $53,916. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong music education program will find one at St Olaf College, which ranked #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Northfield. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. St Olaf College awarded about 15 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music education degree from St Olaf College earn around $47,807 in the first couple years of their career. St Olaf College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best music education schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Minnesota State University Mankato awarded about 10 music education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,463. Students borrow a median of $26,082 to complete this degree.
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Concordia College At Moorhead is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in music education, landing the #4 spot this year. Concordia College At Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 music education degrees were awarded at Concordia College At Moorhead in the most recent year. Students who receive their music education degree from Concordia College At Moorhead earn around $48,164 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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