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Appalachian State University: Music Ranking 2024

Appalachian State UniversityRanked
172
in the USA
Appalachian State University is a large public college offering numerous disciplines along with music programs and located in Boone, North Carolina. The school is operating since 1899 and is currently offering bachelor's, certificates, and master's degrees in 5 music programs.

Appalachian State University is pretty expensive; tuition varies around $25,000 per year. If you are seeking a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in North Carolina listing.

According to recent analysis, Appalachian State University area is dangerous - the school is reported to have a bad rating for on-campus safety.

Based on 59 evaluation criteria, Appalachian State University music program ranks #172 Music School (out of 1451; top 15%) in the United States and #8 Music School in North Carolina. Major competing music colleges for this college are Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and University of Maryland College Park. Check the details about all twelve competitors and list of offered music majors and minors below.

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School ranking:

#8 Music School in North Carolina
#38 Music School in the Southeast
#172 Music School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Best Music Therapy Program in North Carolina
Third Best Music Management & Merchandising Program in North Carolina
#4 Music Pedagogy Program in North Carolina
#5 Music Performance Program in North Carolina

Regional Ranking

#6 Music Therapy Program in the Southeast
#11 Music Management & Merchandising Program in the Southeast
#22 Music Performance Program in the Southeast
#27 Music Pedagogy Program in the Southeast

National Ranking

#20 Music Therapy Program in USA
#55 Music Management & Merchandising Program in USA
#98 Music Pedagogy Program in USA

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You could be interested in other ways to get accepted at Appalachian State University:
Art Programs - ranked top 15% in USA
Dance Programs - ranked top 45% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 25% in USA
Also, see how Appalachian State University is ranked among graduate schools in North Carolina.

Contact information:

Appalachian State University
287 Rivers St
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: (828) 262-2000
Website: www.appstate.edu

Location map:

Appalachian State University Location Map

Music majors:

Bachelor's degree

General Music Performance
Music Management
Music Teacher Education
Music Therapy

Postbaccalaureate certificate

Music Pedagogy

Master's degree

General Music Performance
Music Therapy

Local competitors:

Carnegie Mellon University - Music School Ranking
Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, 23 music programs

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

College Park, MD, 7 music programs

University of Georgia - Music School Ranking
University of Georgia

Athens, GA, 13 music programs

Ohio State University - Music School Ranking
Ohio State University

Columbus, OH, 13 music programs

University of Cincinnati - Music School Ranking
University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH, 23 music programs

University of Kentucky - Music School Ranking
University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY, 17 music programs

Shenandoah University - Music School Ranking
Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA, 24 music programs

James Madison University - Music School Ranking
James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA, 3 music programs

George Mason University - Music School Ranking
George Mason University

Fairfax, VA, 6 music programs

University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Music School Ranking
University of North Carolina

Greensboro, NC, 18 music programs

Ohio University - Music School Ranking
Ohio University

Athens, OH, 22 music programs

Liberty University - Music School Ranking
Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA, 12 music programs

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