Best Music Schools in Missouri

Missouri has 7 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 51 recent graduates. Graduates in Missouri earn $28,949 on average within two years — 7% above the national average of $27,045, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in MO

$28,949

MO Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Missouri

Public Schools (5)

$30,714

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$26,301

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Music Schools in Missouri, Ranked by Earnings

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO · Public

$28,019

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 75.0%

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public

$31,839

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 68.6%

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO · Public

$32,284

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 57.2%

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,766

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 77.0%

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 91.0%

Evangel University

Springfield, MO · Private

$30,409

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 69.3%

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$22,192

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,120

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 58.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Missouri?

University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks #1 for Music in Missouri with median graduate earnings of $28,019 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Missouri?

Music graduates in Missouri earn an average of $28,949 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 Missouri?

University of Missouri-St Louis is the most selective Music program in Missouri with an acceptance rate of 57.2%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 70.9%.

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

In Missouri, private Music programs produce average earnings of $26,301 vs $30,714 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Missouri

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,527 Computer Engineering $71,505 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,800 Computer Science $65,538 Chemical Engineering $64,233 Construction Management $63,297 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $61,065 Computer and Information Sciences, General $60,556

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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.