Brass Instruments is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their brass instruments programs.
College Factual analyzed 18 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best brass instruments schools.
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Choosing a Great Brass Instruments School
The brass instruments program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Brass Instruments rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Brass Instruments Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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No school ranked higher than The Juilliard School this year for brass instruments. The Juilliard School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 16 brass instruments students who graduated with this degree at The Juilliard School in the most recent data year. Graduates of the brass instruments program make about $14,101 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
See the full brass instruments program report for The Juilliard School
Manhattan School Of Music came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best brass instruments schools. Located in the city of New York, Manhattan School Of Music is a small private not-for-profit university. About 78% of students finish within six years. Manhattan School Of Music awarded about 15 brass instruments degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, brass instruments degree recipients from Manhattan School Of Music generally make around $18,441. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
More information about a degree in brass instruments from Manhattan School Of Music
The New England Conservatory Of Music is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in brass instruments, ranking #3. Set in the city of Boston, The New England Conservatory Of Music is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 73% of students finish within six years. About 18 brass instruments degrees were awarded at The New England Conservatory Of Music in the most recent year. Graduates of the brass instruments program make about $24,499 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,991 to complete this degree.
Read more about the brass instruments program at The New England Conservatory Of Music
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 18 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).
