Best Music Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 20 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 492 recent graduates. Graduates earn $27,182 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $27,045.

Schools in OH

$27,182

OH Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Ohio

Public Schools (8)

$23,048

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$23,661

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $613 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Music Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$22,087

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,997

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 50.8%

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$27,295

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 82.1%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,078

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,078

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,078

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,078

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,078

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 84.8%

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,078

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: N/A

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$18,540

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $15,876

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 80.6%

#10

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH · Private

$19,531

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,910

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 33.0%

#12

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH ·

$19,455

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,539

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: N/A

#13

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$19,455

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,539

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 86.7%

#14

Capital University

Columbus, OH · Private

$26,933

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,534

Graduates: 59

Acceptance: 73.2%

#15

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $12,264

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 76.8%

#16

Cleveland Institute of Music

Cleveland, OH · Private

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,295

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 95.5%

#18

Cedarville University

Cedarville, OH · Private

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH · Private

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$13,702

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 70.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Ohio?

Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Music in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $22,087 within two years of graduation. There are 20 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Ohio?

Music graduates in Ohio earn an average of $27,182 within two years of graduation. This is 1% above the national average of $27,045 for this major.

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

Oberlin College is the most selective Music program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 33.0%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 72.4%.

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

In Ohio, private Music programs produce average earnings of $23,661 vs $23,048 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 6 private options in the state.

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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.