2017 Most Affordable Online Colleges for Music Degrees
These seven online schools offer the most affordable music degrees. With degree options ranging from the associate to master's level, these seven schools are excellent choices for students pursuing online educations in music. University of West Georgia tops the list with a low annual tuition of $4,155 for a Master of Music in Music Education degree. For students looking for undergraduate options, Valley City State University offers a BS/BA in Music for only $7,639 per year. All schools considered for this ranking offer fully online music degrees at the bachelor's level or higher.
You can read more about our ranked schools below or see our Overall Most Affordable Colleges. View our methodology or learn more about SR Education Group.
All tuition numbers were manually collected and verified
| Rank | College | Annual Tuition | Music Degree Levels Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 University of West Georgia | Annual Tuition $4,155 | ||
| #2 Eastern Illinois University | Annual Tuition $4,979 | ||
| #3 University of Valley Forge | Annual Tuition $7,225 | ||
| #4 Valley City State University | Annual Tuition $7,639 | ||
| #5 Stephen F. Austin State University | Annual Tuition $8,662 | ||
| #6 Rowan University | Annual Tuition $11,680 | ||
| #7 Judson College | Annual Tuition $17,088 |
- Annual Tuition: $4,155
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: SACS COC
- Acceptance Rate: 57%
- Example Classes:
Factors of Musical Learning; History and Philosophy of Music Education; Music History and Literature; Music Theory; Seminar in Music Education
Online Master's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $4,979
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NCA HLC
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Example Classes:
History and Philosophy of Music Education; Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning; Seminar in Music History; Workshops in Music
Online Master's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $7,225
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: MSCHE
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Example Classes:
Advanced Chromatic Harmony; Analysis of Beethoven Piano Sonatas; Applied Music Instruction; History of Jazz
Online Master's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $7,639
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NCA HLC
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Example Classes:
Aural Skills; Basic Conducting; Music Convocation; Music History & Literature; Scoring and Arranging; World Music
Online Bachelor's Degrees (2)
- Annual Tuition: $8,662
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: SACS COC
- Acceptance Rate: 62%
- Example Classes:
Music in America; Music of the Baroque Era; Music of the Romantic Era; Post-Tonal Analysis; Schenkerian Theory; Stylistic Analysis
Online Master's Degrees (8)
- Master of Music in Music Education
- Master of Music in Music Education - Choral
- Master of Music in Music Education - Elementary/Gen...
- Master of Music in Music Education - Instrumental
- Master of Music in Theory and Composition
- Master of Music in Theory and Composition - Composi...
- Master of Music in Theory and Composition - Theory
- Master of Music in Theory and Composition - Theory-...
- Annual Tuition: $11,680
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: MSCHE
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Example Classes:
Analyzing Jazz Structures; Jazz Composition; Jazz History; Music and the Related Arts; Music Entrepreneurship
Online Master's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $17,088
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: SACS COC
- Acceptance Rate: 63%
- Example Classes:
Form and Analysis; Keyboard Literature; Music History; Sight Singing/Ear Training; Vocal Pedagogy
Online Bachelor's Degrees (1)
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