Best Music Schools in Maryland

Maryland has 6 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 81 recent graduates. Graduates in Maryland earn $30,312 on average within two years — 12% above the national average of $27,045, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: University of Maryland-College Park graduates earn $38,289 while Johns Hopkins University graduates earn $25,194 — a $13,095 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in MD

$30,312

MD Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Maryland

Public Schools (5)

$32,017

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$25,194

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Music Schools in Maryland, Ranked by Earnings

University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 44.8%

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 89.4%

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,457

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 74.2%

Towson University

Towson, MD · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,552

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 82.8%

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $17,131

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 83.0%

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $13,282

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 7.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Maryland?

University of Maryland-College Park ranks #1 for Music in Maryland with median graduate earnings of $38,289 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Maryland?

Music graduates in Maryland earn an average of $30,312 within two years of graduation. This is 12% above the national average of $27,045 for this major.

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

Johns Hopkins University is the most selective Music program in Maryland with an acceptance rate of 7.6%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 63.6%.

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

In Maryland, private Music programs produce average earnings of $25,194 vs $32,017 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Maryland

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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.