Best Music Schools in Alabama

Alabama has 5 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 79 recent graduates. Graduates in Alabama earn $29,975 on average within two years — 11% above the national average of $27,045, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: Auburn University graduates earn $39,369 while The University of Alabama graduates earn $21,052 — a $18,317 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in AL

$29,975

AL Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Music Schools in Alabama, Ranked by Earnings

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

$39,369

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 50.5%

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL · Public

$36,560

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,611

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 76.2%

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,272

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 88.4%

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public

$22,920

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,275

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 96.5%

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public

$21,052

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,724

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 75.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Alabama?

Auburn University ranks #1 for Music in Alabama with median graduate earnings of $39,369 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Alabama?

Music graduates in Alabama earn an average of $29,975 within two years of graduation. This is 11% above the national average of $27,045 for this major.

What is the hardest Music school to get into in Alabama?

Auburn University is the most selective Music program in Alabama with an acceptance rate of 50.5%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 77.5%.

Other Popular Majors in Alabama

Chemical Engineering $67,727 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,439 Computer Engineering $62,779 Industrial Engineering $60,359 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $58,359 Civil Engineering $56,631 Computer and Information Sciences, General $56,387 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $49,644

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.