Best Music Schools in Kentucky

Kentucky has 8 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 81 recent graduates. Graduates earn $26,441 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $27,045.

Schools in KY

$26,441

KY Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Kentucky

Public Schools (7)

$26,918

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$23,579

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Kentucky produce comparable or higher early earnings for Music graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Music Schools in Kentucky, Ranked by Earnings

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public

$24,035

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 96.0%

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 82.1%

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 92.4%

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY · Public

$27,439

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,662

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 80.5%

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY · Public

$21,234

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,447

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 97.0%

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public

$22,771

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 78.1%

Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public

$33,459

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,528

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 86.2%

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY · Private

$23,579

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 93.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Kentucky?

Northern Kentucky University ranks #1 for Music in Kentucky with median graduate earnings of $24,035 within two years of graduation. There are 8 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Kentucky?

Music graduates in Kentucky earn an average of $26,441 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $27,045 for this major.

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

Eastern Kentucky University is the most selective Music program in Kentucky with an acceptance rate of 78.1%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 88.2%.

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

In Kentucky, private Music programs produce average earnings of $23,579 vs $26,918 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Kentucky

Chemical Engineering $72,520 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,151 Computer Engineering $68,919 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $62,369 Engineering-Related Fields $60,534 Construction Management $60,162 Civil Engineering $54,783 Computer Science $53,775

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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.