Ranked2
in the USANorthwestern University is a large not-for-profit college offering many disciplines along with music majors and located in
Evanston,
Illinois. This college was founded in 1851 and is currently offering certificates, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in 13 music programs.
Northwestern University is among the most expensive in the country: tuition cost is around $67,000 a year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check
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According to recent analysis, Northwestern University area is relatively unsafe; the college is reported to have
a rather poor rating for campus safety.
Based on
59 evaluation factors, Northwestern University music program ranks The Second Best Music School in
the United States and The Best Music School in
Illinois. Major competing music schools for this college are
University of Michigan Ann Arbor and
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. See the details about all twelve competing music colleges as well as offered music majors and minors below.
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School ranking:
Best Music School in
IllinoisBest Music School in the
MidwestSecond Best Music School in
USAProgram rankings:
State Ranking
Best Jazz Studies Program in Illinois
Best Music Conducting Program in Illinois
Best Music Pedagogy Program in Illinois
Best Music Management & Merchandising Program in Illinois
Best Voice & Opera Program in Illinois
Best Stringed Instruments Program in Illinois
Best Music History & Literature Program in Illinois
Best Music Performance Program in Illinois
Best Music Theory & Composition Program in Illinois
Best Piano & Organ Program in Illinois
Best General Music Program in Illinois
Regional Ranking
Best Jazz Studies Program in the Midwest
Best Music Conducting Program in the Midwest
Best Music Pedagogy Program in the Midwest
Best Music Management & Merchandising Program in the Midwest
Best Voice & Opera Program in the Midwest
Best Stringed Instruments Program in the Midwest
Best Music History & Literature Program in the Midwest
Best Music Performance Program in the Midwest
Best Music Theory & Composition Program in the Midwest
Best Piano & Organ Program in the Midwest
Best General Music Program in the Midwest
National Ranking
Best Music Management & Merchandising Program in USA
Best Music Pedagogy Program in USA
Second Best General Music Program in USA
Second Best Jazz Studies Program in USA
Second Best Music Conducting Program in USA
Second Best Voice & Opera Program in USA
Third Best Stringed Instruments Program in USA
Third Best Piano & Organ Program in USA
#4 Music Performance Program in USA
#4 Music History & Literature Program in USA
#5 Music Theory & Composition Program in USA
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graduate schools in Illinois.
Northwestern University
633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-3741
Website:
www.northwestern.eduLocation map:
Music majors:
One but less than two years certificate
Musical Theatre
Bachelor's degree
General Music
General Music Performance
Jazz Studies
Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition
Musical Theatre
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Other Music
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
Master's degree
Conducting
General Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
General Music
General Music Performance
Jazz Studies
Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Other Music
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
Post-master's certificate
General Music Performance
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
Doctor's degree
Conducting
General Music
General Music Performance
Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
Music minors:
Bachelor's degree
General Music
Music Teacher Education
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Voice and Opera
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