by our College Data Analytics TeamMusic draws students to programs nationwide. To top this list, a school graduates more music students than other colleges offering the major.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in music at each of the 85 schools in Texas that offer the program.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for music majors in Texas, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
Leading the list of the most popular music schools is University Of North Texas. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public university. This school awarded about 263 music degrees in the most recent year. See more about music at University Of North Texas
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #2 on our list of the most popular music schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 155 students earned a degree in music from this school. See more about music at The University Of Texas At Austin
Texas Tech University is one of the most popular music schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. This school awarded about 113 music degrees in the most recent year. Get the full music details for Texas Tech University
University Of Houston ranks #4 for music by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public university. University Of Houston graduated around 103 music students in the most recent data year. Get the full music details for University Of Houston
Rice University is one of the most popular music schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Rice University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Rice University graduated around 100 music students in the most recent data year. See more about music at Rice University
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #6 on our list of the most popular music schools. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution. Stephen F Austin State University graduated around 93 music students in the most recent data year. See more about music at Stephen F Austin State University
Texas State University San Marcos ranked #7 on our list of the most popular music schools. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. This school awarded about 91 music degrees in the most recent year. Get the full music details for Texas State University San Marcos
Sam Houston State University placed #8 for music by yearly graduations. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 73 students earned a degree in music from this school. Read the full music report for Sam Houston State University
The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #9 spot among the most popular music schools. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduated around 63 music students in the most recent data year. Get the full music details for The University Of Texas At San Antonio
The University Of Texas Pan American placed #10 for music by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. This school awarded about 58 music degrees in the most recent year. See more about music at The University Of Texas Pan American
Baylor University comes in at #11 for music this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 56 music degrees in the most recent year. See more about music at Baylor University
Southern Methodist University landed the #12 spot among the most popular music schools. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit university. Southern Methodist University graduated around 56 music students in the most recent data year. Get the full music details for Southern Methodist University
Texas A And M University Commerce comes in at #13 for music this year. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 40 students earned a degree in music from this school. Read the full music report for Texas A And M University Commerce
The University Of Texas At Arlington comes in at #14 for music this year. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public university. This school awarded about 39 music degrees in the most recent year. Read the full music report for The University Of Texas At Arlington
Texas A And M University Kingsville placed #15 for music by yearly graduations. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public institution. This school awarded about 38 music degrees in the most recent year. See more about music at Texas A And M University Kingsville
Texas Womans University comes in at #16 for music this year. Texas Womans University is a public school located in the city of Denton. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 38 students earned a degree in music from this school. See more about music at Texas Womans University
The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #17 on our list of the most popular music schools. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public university. The University Of Texas At El Paso graduated around 38 music students in the most recent data year. Read the full music report for The University Of Texas At El Paso
Texas Christian University comes in at #18 for music this year. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 36 music degrees in the most recent year. Get the full music details for Texas Christian University
South Plains College landed the #19 spot among the most popular music schools. Located in the town of Levelland, South Plains College is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 34 students earned a degree in music from this school. Read the full music report for South Plains College
West Texas A And M University placed #20 for music by yearly graduations. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 26 students earned a degree in music from this school. Read the full music report for West Texas A And M University
El Centro College ranked #21 on our list of the most popular music schools. El Centro College is a public school located in the city of Dallas. This school awarded about 23 music degrees in the most recent year. Read the full music report for El Centro College
Lone Star College System ranked #22 on our list of the most popular music schools. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 23 students earned a degree in music from this school. Get the full music details for Lone Star College System
Lamar University placed #23 for music by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 22 students earned a degree in music from this school. Get the full music details for Lamar University
Tarleton State University landed the #24 spot among the most popular music schools. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a public institution. This school awarded about 22 music degrees in the most recent year. See more about music at Tarleton State University
Temple College placed #25 for music by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Temple, Temple College is a public university. This school awarded about 20 music degrees in the most recent year. Get the full music details for Temple College
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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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