943 Full-time Master's in Music in United States

The Pedagogy of Music Theory from University of Rochester is intended either for theory majors who wish to focus on a teaching career (with emphasis in pedagogy, aural skills, composition, and cognition) or other graduate students who may wish to graduate with a double major in Performance and Literature (MM or DMA) and Theory.

The M.A. in Music Business at New York University is a comprehensive 42–45 credit programme designed for future industry leaders. Available in full-time and part-time study modes, this public course integrates business theory with artistic practice, offering expert training in global markets and music technology.

The Music Education - Piano Pedagogy degree at University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul features a broad range of theoretical courses balanced by requirements that apply to piano teachers' work with students of all ages and abilities.

The M.Sc. in Music Theory and Composition - Screen Scoring at New York University offers intensive professional training for aspiring media composers. This 39-credit programme, available in full-time and part-time modes, focuses on music production, orchestration, and scoring for film, television, and video games.

At the University of Washington School of Music, they are committed to studying and performing the greatest music of all time and to pioneering new directions in creating the music of today. The Percussion Performance programme is offered by University of Washington.

The Community Music degree at the University of Southern California is for musicians with a commitment to developing the necessary skills and best understandings of music teaching and learning in community settings.

The creation and consumption of music is changing radically, and new business models and an ever-evolving tech industry have remade the music profession. Apply to the Music Industry MSc program offered at University of Southern California.

The Master of Music in Music Education degree program from University of Central Arkansas provides advanced study of music teaching in elementary and secondary schools and professional preparation for those who already possess initial certification.  

The Wells School of Music at the West Chester University offers a wide spectrum of degree opportunities for anyone wishing to expand their careers.

Music - Suzuki Pedagogy from University of Denver offered for violin and cello, is a performance degree combined with a Suzuki certification.  

The Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media program of University of Rochester is designed for students seeking careers in jazz studies and contemporary media music performance, composition/arranging, and higher education.

The M.Sc. Percussion Studies at New York University offers intensive performance training for aspiring professional musicians. This 36-credit master’s programme, available in full-time and part-time study modes, combines private instruction with academic research to prepare students for global careers in music.

The Music program of The University of Texas at San Antonio is part of the Department of Music and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. 

The Master of Music degree programme is offered by Oklahoma City University.

The David L. Walters Department of Music at Jacksonville State University seeks to provide professional training and promote scholarship among students in the discipline of music. 

To succeed as a media composer, you need to be ready to adapt to an ever-volving music-for-media landscape. Columbia College Chicago's two-year Music Composition for the Screen Master of Fine Arts program is designed to give you the connections and hands-on experience you need to develop your own voice, launch your career, and succeed in the industry.

The Music program at the University of South Alabama offers concentrations in music education (traditional or alternative), performance (piano, voice, woodwinds, brass, or percussion), or collaborative keyboard

The mission of the Master of Music Degree in Instrumental Conducting at University of Miami is to prepare musicians to enter the music conducting profession and/or pursue doctoral studies.

The Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy at Oakland University is a 32-credit postgraduate programme designed for experienced pianists. This full-time course focuses on advanced teaching methodologies, repertoire expansion, and performance skills. It offers a comprehensive curriculum for those seeking professional musical excellence.

The Music Education programme at the University of Missouri - Kansas City is a comprehensive Master of Music Education degree. This postgraduate course focuses on contemporary educational trends and advanced musicianship. It is designed for dedicated educators seeking to enhance their classroom practice through research and creative teaching.