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Houghton University: Music Ranking 2024

Houghton UniversityRanked
469
in the USA
Houghton University is a very small not-for-profit college with some focus on music majors and located in Houghton, New York. The school is operating since 1883 and is currently offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 6 music programs.

Houghton University is reasonably priced; depending on the program, tuition is about $18,000 a year. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in New York listing.

Recent data analysis showed that Houghton University area is generally safe; the school is reported to have a rather good rating for personal safety.

Based on 59 evaluation metrics, Houghton University music program ranks #469 Music School (out of 1451; top 35%) in USA and #49 Music School in New York. Major competing music colleges 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 schools and available music majors and minors below.

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School ranking:

#49 Music School in New York
#133 Music School in the Northeast
#470 Music School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

#8 Music Conducting Program in New York

Regional Ranking

#15 Music Conducting Program in the Northeast
#36 Music Theory & Composition Program in the Northeast
#44 Music History & Literature Program in the Northeast
#55 Music Pedagogy Program in the Northeast
#62 Music Performance Program in the Northeast

National Ranking

#54 Music Conducting Program in USA

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You might be interested in other ways to enroll Houghton University:
Art Programs - ranked top 35% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 50% in USA
Also, see how Houghton University is ranking among graduate schools in New York.

Contact information:

Houghton University
1 Willard Ave
Houghton, NY 14744
Phone: (585) 567-9200
Website: www.houghton.edu

Location map:

Houghton University Location Map

Music majors:

Bachelor's degree

General Music
General Music Performance
Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition
Other Music

Master's degree

Conducting
General Music
General Music Performance
Music Theory and Composition
Other Music

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 Michigan Ann Arbor - Music School Ranking
University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI, 26 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

Oberlin College - Music School Ranking
Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH, 15 music programs

Syracuse University - Music School Ranking
Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY, 21 music programs

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