Best Music Schools in Virginia

Virginia has 10 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 277 recent graduates. Graduates earn $26,931 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $27,045.

Schools in VA

$26,931

VA Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in Virginia

Public Schools (8)

$27,432

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$25,427

avg. 2yr earnings

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

Music Schools in Virginia, Ranked by Earnings

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 88.0%

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA · Public

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,575

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 90.5%

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,499

Graduates: 59

Acceptance: 76.3%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 57.0%

Radford University

Radford, VA · Public

$20,140

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,956

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 90.6%

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA · Public

$35,416

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,836

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 88.8%

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA · Private

$27,204

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,848

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: 99.3%

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA · Public

$20,140

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,973

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 93.1%

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA · Private

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $17,586

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 77.8%

#10

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 32.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in Virginia?

Christopher Newport University ranks #1 for Music in Virginia with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 10 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in Virginia?

Music graduates in Virginia earn an average of $26,931 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $27,045 for this major.

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

William & Mary is the most selective Music program in Virginia with an acceptance rate of 32.7%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 79.4%.

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

In Virginia, private Music programs produce average earnings of $25,427 vs $27,432 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Virginia

Computer Science $71,200 Industrial Engineering $70,628 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,947 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $69,803 Computer Engineering $69,212 Chemical Engineering $67,280 Computer and Information Sciences, General $64,785 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $61,922

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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.