Best Music Schools in Utah

Utah has 5 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 100 recent graduates. Graduates earn $26,749 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $27,045.

School choice matters significantly: University of Utah graduates earn $34,704 while Brigham Young University graduates earn $21,508 — a $13,196 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

5
Schools in UT
$26,749
UT Avg. Earnings
$27,045
National Avg.
354
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Utah

Public Schools (2)
$29,370
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$21,508
avg. 2yr earnings

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

Music Schools in Utah, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Utah logo

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public

$34,704
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $21,696
Graduates: 41
Acceptance: 87.2%
#2
Utah State University logo

Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public

$24,035
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $13,577
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 93.6%
#3
U

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT ·

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: N/A
#4
S

Snow College

Ephraim, UT ·

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: N/A
#5
Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private

$21,508
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $17,786
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 69.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Utah?
University of Utah ranks #1 for Music in Utah with median graduate earnings of $34,704 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Music programs in the state.
How much do Music graduates earn in Utah?
Music graduates in Utah earn an average of $26,749 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $27,045 for this major.
What is the hardest Music school to get into in Utah?
Brigham Young University is the most selective Music program in Utah with an acceptance rate of 69.2%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 83.3%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Music in Utah?
In Utah, private Music programs produce average earnings of $21,508 vs $29,370 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 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.