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Northern State University: Music Ranking 2024

Northern State UniversityRanked
494
in the USA
Northern State University is a small public college offering a number of disciplines along with music majors and located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The college is operating since 1901 and is presently offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 2 music programs.

Northern State University is pretty affordable - tuition is about $13,000 per year. If you are seeking a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in South Dakota listing.

It is reported that Northern State University area is generally safe; the school is reported to have a rather good rating for on-campus security.

Based on 59 evaluation factors, Northern State University music program ranks #494 Music School (out of 1451; top 35%) in the United States and The Third Best Music School in South Dakota. Major competing music colleges for this school are University of Minnesota Twin Cities in Minneapolis and North Dakota State University in Fargo. See the details about all twelve competing music colleges as well as available music majors below.

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School ranking:

Third Best Music School in South Dakota
#103 Music School in the Midwest
#494 Music School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Third Best Music Pedagogy Program in South Dakota
Third Best General Music Program in South Dakota

Regional Ranking

#75 Music Pedagogy Program in the Midwest

National Ranking

#271 Music Pedagogy Program in USA

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You might be interested in other options to get accepted at Northern State University:
Art Programs - ranked top 35% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 55% in USA
Also, see how Northern State University is ranking among graduate schools in South Dakota.

Contact information:

Northern State University
1200 S Jay St
Aberdeen, SD 57401-7198
Phone: (605) 626-3011
Website: www.northern.edu

Location map:

Northern State University Location Map

Music majors:

Bachelor's degree

General Music
Music Teacher Education

Master's degree

Music Teacher Education

Local competitors:

University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Music School Ranking
University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN, 9 music programs

North Dakota State University - Music School Ranking
North Dakota State University

Fargo, ND, 5 music programs

University of South Dakota - Music School Ranking
University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD, 6 music programs

University of North Dakota - Music School Ranking
University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND, 7 music programs

Minnesota State University Mankato - Music School Ranking
Minnesota State University Mankato

Mankato, MN, 5 music programs

Carleton College - Music School Ranking
Carleton College

Northfield, MN, 2 music programs

Macalester College - Music School Ranking
Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN, 2 music programs

University of St Thomas - Music School Ranking
University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN, 6 music programs

South Dakota State University - Music School Ranking
South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD, 2 music programs

Minnesota State University Moorhead - Music School Ranking
Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN, 6 music programs

Augsburg University - Music School Ranking
Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN, 7 music programs

University of Mary - Music School Ranking
University of Mary

Bismarck, ND, 6 music programs

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