Best Music Schools in Louisiana

Louisiana has 6 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 118 recent graduates. Graduates earn $26,564 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $27,045.

School choice matters significantly: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates earn $32,925 while University of New Orleans graduates earn $12,776 — a $20,149 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in LA

$26,564

LA Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Louisiana

Public Schools (5)

$26,564

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

avg. 2yr earnings

Music Schools in Louisiana, Ranked by Earnings

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,121

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 74.0%

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,206

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 87.7%

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 93.7%

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · Public

$33,990

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 94.3%

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,583

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 88.8%

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · Public

$12,776

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $14,757

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 66.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Louisiana?

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranks #1 for Music in Louisiana with median graduate earnings of $32,925 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Louisiana?

Music graduates in Louisiana earn an average of $26,564 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 Louisiana?

University of New Orleans is the most selective Music program in Louisiana with an acceptance rate of 66.8%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 84.2%.

Other Popular Majors in Louisiana

Industrial Engineering $73,949 Chemical Engineering $68,307 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $59,949 Information Science/Studies $59,350 Construction Management $59,187 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $58,403 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $54,986 Civil Engineering $52,416

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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.