Best Music Schools in Texas

Texas has 27 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 914 recent graduates. Graduates in Texas earn $38,450 on average within two years — 42% above the national average of $27,045, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: The University of Texas at El Paso graduates earn $47,846 while University of the Incarnate Word graduates earn $24,421 — a $23,425 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in TX

$38,450

TX Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Texas

Public Schools (21)

$41,337

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$28,056

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Music Schools in Texas, Ranked by Earnings

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Public

$47,846

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,653

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 99.9%

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Public

$49,084

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $47,631

Graduates: 66

Acceptance: 84.8%

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public

$40,768

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,236

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 81.3%

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public

$39,009

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,865

Graduates: 88

Acceptance: 85.4%

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Public

$48,041

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,541

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 92.3%

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

$44,170

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,170

Graduates: 55

Acceptance: 70.9%

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 95.0%

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Public

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,088

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 94.2%

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

$49,312

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,557

Graduates: 59

Acceptance: 69.5%

#10

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

$38,048

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,408

Graduates: 143

Acceptance: 72.5%

#11

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX · Public

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,755

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 92.6%

#12

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX · Public

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Public

$43,674

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,974

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 88.5%

#14

Texas A & M International University

Laredo, TX · Public

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public

$43,054

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,195

Graduates: 78

Acceptance: 88.3%

#16

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public

$42,363

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,576

Graduates: 95

Acceptance: 89.5%

#17

West Texas A & M University

Canyon, TX · Public

$41,937

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,424

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 97.4%

#18

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,478

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 29.1%

#19

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX · Public

Baylor University

Waco, TX · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $14,901

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 51.0%

#21

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX · Public

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX · Public

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX · Private

$27,181

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,019

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 91.1%

#25

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX · Private

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, TX · Private

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX · Private

$24,421

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 93.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Texas?

The University of Texas at El Paso ranks #1 for Music in Texas with median graduate earnings of $47,846 within two years of graduation. There are 27 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Texas?

Music graduates in Texas earn an average of $38,450 within two years of graduation. This is 42% above the national average of $27,045 for this major.

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

The University of Texas at Austin is the most selective Music program in Texas with an acceptance rate of 29.1%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 80.5%.

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

In Texas, private Music programs produce average earnings of $28,056 vs $41,337 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 21 public and 6 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Texas

Chemical Engineering $70,069 Architectural Engineering $69,338 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,562 Construction Engineering $68,139 Computer Engineering $65,273 Industrial Engineering $64,917 Computer Science $64,839 Construction Engineering Technologies $63,237

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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.