PhD in Music in the United States
33 phd programmes in music at 17 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 30,134 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 23,140 USD and 34,182 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Music programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Music Education | University of Iowa | PhD | 29,822 USD |
| PhD in Musicology | Indiana University Bloomington | PhD | 30,748 USD |
| PhD in Music (MUSA) | University of Maryland, College Park | PhD | 36,100 USD |
| PhD in Music | University of Iowa | PhD | 29,822 USD |
| PhD in Music | University of Florida | PhD | 30,134 USD |
| PhD in Music - Organ | University of Oklahoma | PhD | 11,916 USD |
| PhD in Music Education | University of Oklahoma | PhD | 11,916 USD |
| PhD in Music - Piano | University of Oklahoma | PhD | 11,916 USD |
| PhD in Music - Voice | University of Oklahoma | PhD | 11,916 USD |
Specialisations within music
Music 22 Music Education 11
Universities for music in the United States
- University of Oklahoma (5)
- University of Maryland, College Park (4)
- University of Florida (3)
- Temple University (3)
- University of Kentucky (2)
- University of Iowa (2)
- Indiana University Bloomington (2)
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2)
- University of Georgia, Athens (2)
- West Virginia University (1)
PhD in Music in the United States: common questions
- How many music programmes are there in the United States?
- 33 music phd programmes at 17 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a music degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in music in the United States is 30,134 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 23,140 USD and 34,182 USD per year.
- Can I study music in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the music programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (33 of 33).
- Are any of these music programmes available online?
- 1 of the 33 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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