Best Music Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 17 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 366 recent graduates. Graduates earn $26,074 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $27,045.

School choice matters significantly: Lebanon Valley College graduates earn $31,133 while Gettysburg College graduates earn $15,922 — a $15,211 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in PA

$26,074

PA Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (9)

$28,345

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (8)

$24,371

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Music Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA · Private

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,124

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 74.5%

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public

$22,602

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,028

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 91.2%

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$20,530

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,116

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 78.8%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,571

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 54.2%

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 94.8%

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA · Private

$35,600

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 54.0%

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,568

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 93.7%

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA · Public

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,413

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 89.4%

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

$18,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,810

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 82.9%

#10

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $19,300

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 94.8%

#11

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA · Public

$35,351

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,810

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 79.2%

#12

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,538

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 74.6%

#13

University of the Arts

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$19,358

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,579

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 78.2%

#14

Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA · Private

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA · Private

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA · Private

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA · Private

$15,922

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 47.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Pennsylvania?

Lebanon Valley College ranks #1 for Music in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $31,133 within two years of graduation. There are 17 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Music graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $26,074 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $27,045 for this major.

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

Gettysburg College is the most selective Music program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 47.5%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 78.0%.

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

In Pennsylvania, private Music programs produce average earnings of $24,371 vs $28,345 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 8 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Pennsylvania

Computer Science $73,789 Chemical Engineering $71,780 Business/Managerial Economics $71,719 Computer Engineering $71,107 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $67,419 Architectural Engineering $66,081 Computer and Information Sciences, General $64,679 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,105

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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.