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2026 Best Jazz Studies Schools in the New England Region

2 Colleges in the United States
24 Jazz Studies Degrees Awarded
$24,499 Avg Early-Career Salary

Jazz Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for jazz studies students.

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Best Schools for Jazz Studies in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall jazz studies education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Jazz Studies

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Leading the list is The New England Conservatory Of Music, our #1 school for jazz studies. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The New England Conservatory Of Music graduates 73% of students within six years. About 24 jazz studies degrees were awarded at The New England Conservatory Of Music in the most recent year. Jazz Studies graduates of The New England Conservatory Of Music earn a median of $24,499 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,991 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in jazz studies from The New England Conservatory Of Music

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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