by our College Data Analytics TeamMusic is a popular field of study at colleges across the country. To top this list, a school graduates more music students than other colleges offering the major.
College Factual ranked the 19 music schools in Alabama by the number of degrees they award each year.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for music majors in Alabama, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
Leading the list of the most popular music schools is The University Of Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 50 students earned a degree in music from this school. Read the full music report for The University Of Alabama
Jacksonville State University ranks #2 for music by yearly graduations. Jacksonville State University is a public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 46 students earned a degree in music from this school. Get the full music details for Jacksonville State University
Samford University is one of the most popular music schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 21 music degrees in the most recent year. See more about music at Samford University
Alabama State University is one of the most popular music schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Alabama State University is a public school located in the city of Montgomery. Alabama State University graduated around 18 music students in the most recent data year. See more about music at Alabama State University
University Of South Alabama came in at #5 on our list of the most popular music schools. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 17 students earned a degree in music from this school. See more about music at University Of South Alabama
University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #6 on our list of the most popular music schools. Located in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 16 students earned a degree in music from this school. See more about music at University Of Alabama At Birmingham
University Of Mobile landed the #7 spot among the most popular music schools. Located in the rural area of Mobile, University Of Mobile is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 15 music degrees in the most recent year. Read the full music report for University Of Mobile
University Of Montevallo placed #8 for music by yearly graduations. University Of Montevallo is a public school located in the town of Montevallo. University Of Montevallo graduated around 12 music students in the most recent data year. See more about music at University Of Montevallo
Troy University landed the #9 spot among the most popular music schools. Set in the town of Troy, Troy University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 11 students earned a degree in music from this school. Get the full music details for Troy University
University Of North Alabama ranked #10 on our list of the most popular music schools. University Of North Alabama is a public school located in the city of Florence. University Of North Alabama graduated around 11 music students in the most recent data year. Read the full music report for University Of North Alabama
Auburn University ranked #11 on our list of the most popular music schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public university. This school awarded about 9 music degrees in the most recent year. Read the full music report for Auburn University
Alabama A And M University comes in at #12 for music this year. Alabama A And M University is a public school located in the city of Normal. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 7 students earned a degree in music from this school. Get the full music details for Alabama A And M University
University Of Alabama At Huntsville ranked #13 on our list of the most popular music schools. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a public school located in the city of Huntsville. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 7 students earned a degree in music from this school. Read the full music report for University Of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntingdon College landed the #14 spot among the most popular music schools. Located in the city of Montgomery, Huntingdon College is a private not-for-profit university. Huntingdon College graduated around 5 music students in the most recent data year. See more about music at Huntingdon College
John C Calhoun State Community College comes in at #15 for music this year. Located in the city of Tanner, John C Calhoun State Community College is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 4 students earned a degree in music from this school. Read the full music report for John C Calhoun State Community College
Faulkner University landed the #16 spot among the most popular music schools. Faulkner University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Montgomery. Faulkner University graduated around 2 music students in the most recent data year. Read the full music report for Faulkner University
Miles College landed the #17 spot among the most popular music schools. Miles College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. This school awarded about 2 music degrees in the most recent year. See more about music at Miles College
Stillman College comes in at #18 for music this year. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, Stillman College is a private not-for-profit institution. Stillman College graduated around 2 music students in the most recent data year. Read the full music report for Stillman College
University Of West Alabama comes in at #19 for music this year. University Of West Alabama is a public school located in the rural area of Livingston. University Of West Alabama graduated around 1 music students in the most recent data year. Read the full music report for University Of West Alabama
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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