A program that focuses on the study of the historical evolution of music as a social and intellectual phenomenon, the development of musical instruments and techniques, and the analysis and criticism of musical literature. Includes instruction in music history research methods, aesthetic analysis of musical compositions, history of musical writing and notation, the development of musical instruments, the development of music theory, and the study of specific periods, cultural traditions, styles, and themes.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Hunter College | 20 | 0% | $22,379 |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 17 | 0% | $30,298 |
| 3 | University of Kentucky | 12 | 0% | $30,101 |
| 4 | Liberty University | 9 | 0% | $40,075 |
| 5 | The New School | 9 | 0% | $71,361 |
| 6 | Skidmore College | 8 | 1% | $71,730 |
| 7 | Bridgewater College | 7 | 2% | $51,310 |
| 8 | University of Portland | 7 | 1% | $62,200 |
| 9 | Adams State University | 7 | 1% | $22,708 |
| 10 | Tarrant County College District | 6 | 0% | $3,266 |
| 11 | Southwestern University | 5 | 2% | $55,970 |
| 12 | University of Hartford | 5 | 0% | $56,599 |
| 13 | Cairn University-Langhorne | 5 | 2% | $40,611 |
| 14 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 4 | 0% | $24,116 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 4 | 0% | $36,652 |
| 16 | University of California-Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $34,620 |
| 17 | Rider University | 3 | 0% | $62,140 |
| 18 | Western Washington University | 2 | 0% | $24,077 |
| 19 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | 2 | 0% | $27,476 |
| 20 | Wake Forest University | 2 | 0% | $71,638 |
| 21 | Temple University | 2 | 0% | $33,004 |
| 22 | Syracuse University | 2 | 0% | $70,636 |
| 23 | Wright State University-Main Campus | 2 | 0% | $25,116 |
| 24 | Saint Michael's College | 2 | 0% | $59,765 |
| 25 | University of the Pacific | 1 | 0% | $66,971 |
| 26 | Lehigh University | 1 | 0% | $68,595 |
| 27 | Williams Baptist University | 1 | 1% | $29,630 |
| 28 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 1 | 0% | $27,638 |
| 29 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 1 | 0% | $24,915 |
| 30 | Youngstown State University | 1 | 0% | $22,851 |
| 31 | Kent State University at Kent | 1 | 0% | $25,886 |
| 32 | St Bonaventure University | 1 | 0% | $49,136 |
| 33 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | 1 | 0% | $27,367 |
| 34 | West Virginia University | 1 | 0% | $23,294 |
| 35 | Randolph College | 1 | 1% | $57,115 |
| 36 | Catholic University of America | 1 | 0% | $64,560 |
| 37 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | 1 | 0% | $19,069 |
| 38 | Ursinus College | 1 | 0% | $68,122 |
| 39 | Butler University | 1 | 0% | $59,660 |
| 40 | Carthage College | 1 | 0% | $59,240 |
| 41 | Ohio University-Main Campus | 1 | 0% | $28,986 |
| 42 | Southern Methodist University | 1 | 0% | $74,737 |
| 43 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 | 0% | $71,901 |
| 44 | Rice University | 1 | 0% | $65,150 |
| 45 | Baylor University | 1 | 0% | $62,527 |
| 46 | University of Delaware | 1 | 0% | $29,342 |
| 47 | University of Georgia | 1 | 0% | $26,688 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Music History, Literature, and Theory program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.