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2026 Best Music Schools in Florida

19 Colleges in the United States
1,216 Music Degrees Awarded
$34,365 Avg Early-Career Salary

Music degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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 38 schools to find the best for music students.

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Best Schools for Music in Florida

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 music degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Music

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

No school ranked higher than University Of Florida this year for music. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 85 music students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music program make about $22,559 in their early career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Get the full music details for University Of Florida

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Central Florida one of the top schools for music. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. There were roughly 69 music students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music program make about $21,957 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,567. See the full music program report for University Of Central Florida

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best music schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida State University awarded about 183 music degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $26,311. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $23,992 in student loans. Read more about the music program at Florida State University

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Florida International University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best music schools. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 59 music students who graduated with this degree at Florida International University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $27,481. Typical student debt for the program is $14,882. More information about a degree in music from Florida International University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

A rank of #5 makes University Of Miami one of the top schools for music. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. About 84% of students finish within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 177 music degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $23,991. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $13,998 in student loans. More information about a degree in music from University Of Miami

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College landed the #6 spot for music this year. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. Valencia College awarded about 24 music degrees in the most recent data year. Music graduates of Valencia College earn a median of $22,985 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,575. See the full music program report for Valencia College

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Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #7 spot for music this year. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. About 57% of students finish within six years. Florida Gulf Coast University awarded about 17 music degrees in the most recent data year. Music graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $50,726 early in their careers. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans. See the full music program report for Florida Gulf Coast University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #8 among the best music schools. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 music students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $52,885. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. Get the full music details for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Miami Dade College landed the #9 spot for music this year. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. Miami Dade College awarded about 29 music degrees in the most recent data year. Music graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $40,267 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,967. Get the full music details for Miami Dade College

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University Of North Florida landed the #10 spot for music this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 36 music students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music degree from University Of North Florida earn around $24,405 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Florida graduates carry a median of $20,188 in student loans. Get the full music details for University Of North Florida

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Florida Southern College landed the #11 spot for music this year. Located in the city of Lakeland, Florida Southern College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Florida Southern College graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 music students who graduated with this degree at Florida Southern College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Florida Southern College generally make around $48,665. Typical student debt for the program is $25,357. More information about a degree in music from Florida Southern College

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University earned the #12 position for music this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Jacksonville. Jacksonville University graduates 51% of students within six years. About 22 music degrees were awarded at Jacksonville University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Jacksonville University generally make around $21,219. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full music details for Jacksonville University

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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

Rollins College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best music schools. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 26 music students who graduated with this degree at Rollins College in the most recent data year. Music graduates of Rollins College earn a median of $20,745 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the music program at Rollins College

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The University Of Tampa came in at #14 for music this year. Set in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit institution. The University Of Tampa graduates 64% of students within six years. The University Of Tampa awarded about 13 music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music degree from The University Of Tampa earn around $45,401 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,191 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in music from The University Of Tampa

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College placed #15 among the best music schools. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a very large public institution. Broward College awarded about 13 music degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Broward College generally make around $51,328. Students borrow a median of $13,110 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in music from Broward College

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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best music schools. This large public university is located in the city of Daytona Beach. Daytona State College awarded about 14 music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music degree from Daytona State College earn around $43,320 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,227. More information about a degree in music from Daytona State College

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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg College earned the #17 position for music this year. St Petersburg College is a very large public school located in the city of St. Petersburg. About 21 music degrees were awarded at St Petersburg College in the most recent year. Students who receive their music degree from St Petersburg College earn around $48,218 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,385 to complete this degree. See the full music program report for St Petersburg College

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Stetson University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best music schools. Located in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Stetson University graduates 62% of students within six years. Stetson University awarded about 27 music degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the music program make about $15,905 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,548 to complete this degree. See the full music program report for Stetson University

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Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University came in at #19 for music this year. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 music degrees were awarded at Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University generally make around $38,719. Students borrow a median of $26,824 to complete this degree. Get the full music details for Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

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Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Lynn University landed the #20 spot for music this year. Lynn University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boca Raton. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 29 music degrees were awarded at Lynn University in the most recent year. Students who receive their music degree from Lynn University earn around $50,569 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,391 to complete this degree. Get the full music details for Lynn University

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University landed the #21 spot for music this year. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. Full Sail University awarded about 310 music degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their music degree from Full Sail University earn around $24,012 in the first couple years of their career. Full Sail University graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in music from Full Sail University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 38 schools evaluated.

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