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2026 Best Music Theory & Composition Schools in Florida

2 Colleges in the United States
40 Music Theory & Composition Degrees Awarded
$25,151 Avg Early-Career Salary

Music Theory & Composition 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for music theory & composition students.

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Best Schools for Music Theory & Composition in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall music theory & composition education in Florida.

Top Schools in Music Theory & Composition

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

No school ranked higher than University Of Miami this year for music theory & composition. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 music theory & composition students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music theory & composition degree from University Of Miami earn around $23,991 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,998 to complete this degree. Get the full music theory & composition details for University Of Miami

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

A rank of #2 makes Florida State University one of the top schools for music theory & composition. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Florida State University awarded about 15 music theory & composition degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music theory & composition degree from Florida State University earn around $26,311 in the first couple years of their career. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $23,992 in student loans. Read more about the music theory & composition program at Florida State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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