Best Music Schools in Michigan
Michigan has 6 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 237 recent graduates. Graduates in Michigan earn $29,044 on average within two years — 7% above the national average of $27,045, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.
6
Schools in MI
$29,044
MI Avg. Earnings
$27,045
National Avg.
354
Schools Nationally
Music Schools in Michigan, Ranked by Earnings
#1
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Public
$36,992
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $35,201
Graduates: 49
Acceptance: 83.9%
#2
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Public
$31,038
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 82.0%
#3
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public
$33,687
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,676
Graduates: 49
Acceptance: 94.7%
#4
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Public
$19,911
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $21,629
Graduates: 64
Acceptance: 17.9%
#5
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Public
$25,194
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $24,731
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 91.0%
#6
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Public
$27,439
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $20,324
Graduates: 49
Acceptance: 84.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Music in Michigan?
Michigan State University ranks #1 for Music in Michigan with median graduate earnings of $36,992 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Music programs in the state.
How much do Music graduates earn in Michigan?
Music graduates in Michigan earn an average of $29,044 within two years of graduation. This is 7% above the national average of $27,045 for this major.
What is the hardest Music school to get into in Michigan?
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is the most selective Music program in Michigan with an acceptance rate of 17.9%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 75.7%.
Other Popular Majors in Michigan
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $78,199 Computer Engineering $77,621 Industrial Engineering $73,496 Chemical Engineering $73,272 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $72,128 Materials Engineering $71,516 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $70,187 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $69,677
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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.