Colleges offering Music Theory and Composition

211 U.S. colleges and universities offer Music Theory and Composition. Together they awarded 1,337 degrees and certificates in this field in 2024-25. 3 schools offer a version that can be completed fully online. Results are ordered by the number of graduates each school reported in the program.

All levels Certificate 33 Associate 12 Bachelor 170 Master 78 PhD 34 Professional 1

Most schools offering it: California (23), New York (21), Ohio (21), Texas (17), Illinois (12), Pennsylvania (9)

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UWP

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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Certificate

Students: 8,233
Retention: 74%
Programs: 119
Awards 2024-25: 1,937

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CSU

Public

Columbus State University

Columbus, GA

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Certificate

Students: 7,913
Retention: 70%
Programs: 87
Awards 2024-25: 1,813

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Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Master, PhD

Students: 5,205
Retention: 87%
Programs: 67
Awards 2024-25: 1,608

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Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,963
Retention: 76%
Programs: 100
Awards 2024-25: 1,451

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Bradley University

Peoria, IL

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,777
Retention: 83%
Programs: 149
Awards 2024-25: 1,282

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PLN

Private nonprofit

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,757
Retention: 86%
Programs: 79
Awards 2024-25: 1,364

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Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 4,454
Retention: 82%
Programs: 115
Awards 2024-25: 1,331

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Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor, Master

Students: 4,281
Retention: 62%
Programs: 122
Awards 2024-25: 1,183

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LUN

Private nonprofit

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,250
Retention: 80%
Programs: 100
Awards 2024-25: 1,033

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Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 4,003
Retention: 78%
Programs: 110
Awards 2024-25: 1,292

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Stetson University

DeLand, FL

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,775
Retention: 78%
Programs: 74
Awards 2024-25: 962

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ONU

Private nonprofit

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,339
Retention: 71%
Programs: 105
Awards 2024-25: 852

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UNP

Private nonprofit

University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, MN

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,234
Retention: 83%
Programs: 70
Awards 2024-25: 487

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master

Students: 3,229
Retention: 83%
Programs: 141
Awards 2024-25: 664

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SOC

Private nonprofit

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 3,124
Retention: 92%
Programs: 52
Awards 2024-25: 681

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KSC

Public

Keene State College

Keene, NH

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,848
Retention: 79%
Programs: 75
Awards 2024-25: 718

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Trinity University

San Antonio, TX

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,687
Retention: 93%
Programs: 66
Awards 2024-25: 740

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Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,632
Retention: 80%
Programs: 96
Awards 2024-25: 778

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Augustana College

Rock Island, IL

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,570
Retention: 82%
Programs: 83
Awards 2024-25: 591

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Taylor University

Upland, IN

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,548
Retention: 89%
Programs: 72
Awards 2024-25: 374

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IWU

Private nonprofit

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 2,204
Retention: 83%
Programs: 84
Awards 2024-25: 533

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UPS

Private nonprofit

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,864
Retention: 84%
Programs: 61
Awards 2024-25: 471

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Newberry College

Newberry, SC

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,536
Retention: 69%
Programs: 71
Awards 2024-25: 307

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College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO

Music Theory and Composition: 1 graduate in 2024-25
Bachelor

Students: 1,454
Retention: 90%
Programs: 96
Awards 2024-25: 317

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