Boston University: Music Ranking 2024

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in the USABoston University is a very large not-for-profit college offering numerous disciplines along with music programs and located in Boston, Massachusetts. The college was opened in 1869 and is presently offering certificates, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in 10 music programs.

Boston University is among the most expensive in the country: depending on the program, tuition cost varies around $66,000 per year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Massachusetts listing.

Recent studies showed that Boston University area is relatively dangerous: the school is reported to have a poor rating for on-campus security.

Based on 59 evaluation criteria, Boston University music program ranks in Top 10 Music Schools in the United States and The Best Music School in Massachusetts. Major competing music schools for this college are Yale University in New Haven and The Juilliard School in New York City. Check the details about all twelve competing music colleges and list of available music majors below.

SAT & ACT test scores for undergraduate programs:

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1400

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Boston University
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School ranking:

Best Music School in Massachusetts
#5 Music School in the Northeast
#10 Music School in USA

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State Ranking

Best Music Conducting Program in Massachusetts
Best Music Pedagogy Program in Massachusetts
Best Music Management & Merchandising Program in Massachusetts
Best Piano & Organ Program in Massachusetts
Best Music Theory & Composition Program in Massachusetts
Best Music History & Literature Program in Massachusetts
Best Music Performance Program in Massachusetts
Best General Music Program in Massachusetts

Regional Ranking

Second Best Music Management & Merchandising Program in the Northeast
Third Best Music Conducting Program in the Northeast
Third Best Music Pedagogy Program in the Northeast
Third Best Piano & Organ Program in the Northeast
#5 Music Theory & Composition Program in the Northeast
#5 Music History & Literature Program in the Northeast
#5 Music Performance Program in the Northeast
#5 General Music Program in the Northeast

National Ranking

#5 Music Conducting Program in USA
#5 Music Management & Merchandising Program in USA
#6 Piano & Organ Program in USA
#8 Music Pedagogy Program in USA
#10 Music Theory & Composition Program in USA
#10 Music History & Literature Program in USA
#10 Music Performance Program in USA
#10 General Music Program in USA

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You could be interested in other options to get accepted at Boston University:

Art Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Dance Programs - ranked top 20% in USA
Film Programs - ranked top 10% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 5% in USA

Also, see how Boston University ranks among graduate schools in Massachusetts.