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American University: Music Ranking 2024

American UniversityRanked
96
in the USA
American University is a medium-sized not-for-profit college offering a number of disciplines along with music programs and located in Washington, District of Columbia. This college was founded in 1893 and is presently offering bachelor's, certificates, and master's degrees in 3 music programs.

American University is extremely expensive; depending on the program, tuition cost is around $57,000 per year. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in District of Columbia listing.

According to recent data analysis, American University area is dangerous - the college is reported to have a bad rating for on-campus security.

Based on 59 evaluation factors, American University music program ranks in Top 100 Music Schools in the United States and The Best Music School in District of Columbia. Major competing music schools for this school are Yale University in New Haven and The Juilliard School in New York City. See the details about all twelve competing music schools as well as available music majors below.

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School ranking:

Best Music School in District of Columbia
#30 Music School in the South
#96 Music School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Best Music Management & Merchandising Program in District of Columbia
Best Music Performance Program in District of Columbia
Best General Music Program in District of Columbia

Regional Ranking

#12 Music Management & Merchandising Program in the South
#24 Music Performance Program in the South
#30 General Music Program in the South

National Ranking

#36 Music Management & Merchandising Program in USA
#68 Music Performance Program in USA
#95 General Music Program in USA

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You could be interested in alternative options to get accepted at American University:
Art Programs - ranked top 15% in USA
Dance Programs - ranked top 40% in USA
Film Programs - ranked top 10% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Also, see how American University ranks among graduate schools in District of Columbia.

Contact information:

American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone: (202) 885-1000
Website: www.american.edu

Location map:

American University Location Map

Music majors:

Bachelor's degree

General Music
Musical Theatre

Postbaccalaureate certificate

General Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Master's degree

General Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Local competitors:

Yale University - Music School Ranking
Yale University

New Haven, CT, 13 music programs

The Juilliard School - Music School Ranking
The Juilliard School

New York City, NY, 32 music programs

Johns Hopkins University - Music School Ranking
Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD, 15 music programs

Carnegie Mellon University - Music School Ranking
Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, 23 music programs

New York University - Music School Ranking
New York University

New York City, NY, 16 music programs

University of Rochester - Music School Ranking
University of Rochester

Rochester, NY, 30 music programs

University of Maryland College Park - Music School Ranking
University of Maryland College Park

College Park, MD, 7 music programs

The New School - Music School Ranking
The New School

New York City, NY, 35 music programs

Manhattan School of Music - Music School Ranking
Manhattan School of Music

New York City, NY, 38 music programs

Syracuse University - Music School Ranking
Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY, 21 music programs

Drexel University - Music School Ranking
Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA, 6 music programs

Temple University - Music School Ranking
Temple University

Philadelphia, PA, 29 music programs

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