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2026 Best General Music Schools in Texas

23 Colleges in the United States
1,237 General Music Degrees Awarded
$44,606 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Music degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 88 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general music students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Music in Texas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general music degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Music

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No school ranked higher than University Of Houston this year for general music. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 82 general music degrees were awarded at University Of Houston in the most recent year. Graduates of the general music program make about $52,799 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in general music from University Of Houston

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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general music, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 124 general music students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $33,937 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general music details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Students looking for a strong general music program will find one at The University Of Texas At Arlington, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 27 general music students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of $37,020 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,911. More information about a degree in general music from The University Of Texas At Arlington

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Students looking for a strong general music program will find one at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 general music students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $26,308 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,417 to complete this degree. Get the full general music details for Southern Methodist University

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The University Of Texas Pan American is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general music, ranking #5. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates 51% of students within six years. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 50 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $56,373. Students borrow a median of $20,920 to complete this degree. Read more about the general music program at The University Of Texas Pan American

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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general music schools. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 77 general music students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $39,318 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,241 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from Texas State University San Marcos

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University Of North Texas earned the #7 position for general music this year. University Of North Texas is a very large public school located in the city of Denton. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Texas awarded about 125 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from University Of North Texas earn around $36,763 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Texas graduates carry a median of $24,456 in student loans. Read more about the general music program at University Of North Texas

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #8 for general music this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 61 general music students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of $47,010 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,570 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from The University Of Texas At San Antonio

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Stephen F Austin State University earned the #9 position for general music this year. Stephen F Austin State University is a large public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 93 general music degrees were awarded at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent year. General Music graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of $48,405 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general music program report for Stephen F Austin State University

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Sam Houston State University landed the #10 spot for general music this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Huntsville. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 65 general music students who graduated with this degree at Sam Houston State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $59,926 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000. Get the full general music details for Sam Houston State University

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Texas Womans University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best general music schools. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public university. About 49% of students finish within six years. Texas Womans University awarded about 38 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Texas Womans University generally make around $41,210. Students borrow a median of $25,810 to complete this degree. Read more about the general music program at Texas Womans University

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University earned the #12 position for general music this year. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public institution. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lamar University awarded about 22 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $42,328 in their early career. Lamar University graduates carry a median of $26,407 in student loans. See the full general music program report for Lamar University

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Texas Tech University placed #13 among the best general music schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 97 general music degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general music program make about $39,571 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,816 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from Texas Tech University

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Austin Community College District ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best general music schools. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. About 13 general music degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. General Music graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $14,519 in student loans. More information about a degree in general music from Austin Community College District

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The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #15 for general music this year. This very large public university is located in the city of El Paso. The University Of Texas At El Paso graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 general music students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At El Paso in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $56,062 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,612. Get the full general music details for The University Of Texas At El Paso

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The University Of Texas At Tyler ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best general music schools. Located in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At Tyler awarded about 12 general music degrees in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of The University Of Texas At Tyler earn a median of $37,104 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Tyler graduates carry a median of $20,959 in student loans. Get the full general music details for The University Of Texas At Tyler

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West Texas A And M University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best general music schools. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 26 general music students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A And M University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $50,881 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from West Texas A And M University

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Texas A And M University Commerce ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best general music schools. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. There were roughly 37 general music students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $52,282. Students borrow a median of $27,101 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general music from Texas A And M University Commerce

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Houston Baptist University landed the #19 spot for general music this year. Set in the city of Houston, Houston Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Houston Baptist University awarded about 10 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Houston Baptist University earn around $57,088 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,601 to complete this degree. Read more about the general music program at Houston Baptist University

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System earned the #20 position for general music this year. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. There were roughly 23 general music students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general music program make about $39,954 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,425. See the full general music program report for Lone Star College System

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

El Centro College landed the #21 spot for general music this year. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public university. About 12 general music degrees were awarded at El Centro College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from El Centro College generally make around $41,295. Students borrow a median of $14,557 to complete this degree. Read more about the general music program at El Centro College

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Texas A And M University Kingsville placed #22 among the best general music schools. Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public university. Texas A And M University Kingsville graduates 42% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 general music students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Kingsville in the most recent data year. General Music graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of $56,072 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general music details for Texas A And M University Kingsville

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University placed #23 among the best general music schools. This large public university is located in the town of Stephenville. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Tarleton State University awarded about 18 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Tarleton State University earn around $50,532 in the first couple years of their career. Tarleton State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full general music program report for Tarleton State University

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Texas A And M University Corpus Christi landed the #24 spot for general music this year. Set in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi awarded about 19 general music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general music degree from Texas A And M University Corpus Christi earn around $22,833 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,544. Get the full general music details for Texas A And M University Corpus Christi

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San Jacinto Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best general music schools. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public institution. About 19 general music degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general music degree from San Jacinto Community College earn around $38,107 in the first couple years of their career. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $11,376 in student loans. Get the full general music details for San Jacinto Community College

Rest of the Top 32 General Music Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general music this year:

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Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
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Temple College
Temple, TX
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 88 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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