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Featured General Music Programs
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MBA in Music Business
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Best Schools for General Music in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general music education in Ohio.
Top Schools in General Music
Case Western Reserve University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general music. Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Case Western Reserve University awarded about 15 general music degrees in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $74,459 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,106.
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Students looking for a strong general music program will find one at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #2. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 45 general music students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $35,209 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general music schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 general music degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the general music program make about $22,533 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,946.
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Miami University Oxford came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general music schools. Miami University Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 general music students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Miami University Oxford earn around $19,353 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general music, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 general music degrees were awarded at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the general music program make about $27,559 in their early career. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Cleveland State University landed the #6 spot for general music this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cleveland. About 51% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 general music students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Cleveland State University generally make around $32,887. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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