Best Music Schools in Florida

Florida has 11 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 708 recent graduates. Graduates in Florida earn $23,204 on average within two years — 14% below the national average of $27,045. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in FL

$23,204

FL Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Florida

Public Schools (6)

$21,907

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (4)

$23,233

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,326 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Music Schools in Florida, Ranked by Earnings

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

$20,140

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 24.0%

Florida International University

Miami, FL · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,800

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 58.8%

Rollins College

Winter Park, FL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,126

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 40.6%

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

$24,532

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,580

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 25.4%

Stetson University

DeLand, FL · Private

$25,774

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,004

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 86.4%

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL · Private

$21,052

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 57.3%

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public

$28,019

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 39.5%

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL ·

$28,302

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,984

Graduates: 463

Acceptance: N/A

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $15,231

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 62.3%

#10

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private

$22,874

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,726

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 18.5%

#11

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

$14,935

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 21.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Florida?

University of Florida ranks #1 for Music in Florida with median graduate earnings of $20,140 within two years of graduation. There are 11 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Florida?

Music graduates in Florida earn an average of $23,204 within two years of graduation. This is 14% below the national average of $27,045 for this major.

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

University of Miami is the most selective Music program in Florida with an acceptance rate of 18.5%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 43.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Music in Florida?

In Florida, private Music programs produce average earnings of $23,233 vs $21,907 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 4 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Florida

Construction Engineering Technologies $66,387 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,041 Chemical Engineering $64,417 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $63,531 Computer Engineering $62,546 Industrial Engineering $62,541 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $62,354 Computer Science $61,747

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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.