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170 PhD programmes in Music in United States

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Worship Studies - Ethnomusicology (Online)

This Worship with the Worship Studies - Ethnomusicology (Online) program from Liberty University can equip you to interpret non-Western musical genres, styles, and performances.

Ph. D. Part-time Online
4 years$7,593/yr

Christian Worship (Online)

This Christian Worship (Online) PhD program from Liberty University Online builds on your worship experience and previous music education by integrating a biblical focus as the basis and philosophy for scholarly worship research.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
5 years$8,100/yr

Music Education

The Music Education program is offered by University of Memphis. Train to teach from the moment you step on campus. Our well-respected music education curriculum at Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is based on musicianship, teaching and research and is taught by the finest faculty in the field. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
Tuition not available

Music Education (Online)

Throughout this Music Education (Online) PhD program from Liberty University Online you’ll conduct advanced research and make valuable contributions to the discipline.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
5 years$8,100/yr

Music Education (Online)

Throughout this Music Education (Online) program from Liberty University you can prepare to bring the gift of music to students of all ages. 

Ph. D. Part-time Online
4 years$7,593/yr
The University of Iowa4,3(3)
Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Musical Arts

Entering Doctor of Musical Arts students at The University of Iowa must take two School of Music advisory examinations—one in music history and one in music theory. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
$32,776/yr
Texas Christian University4,6(18)
Fort Worth, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Percussion

If you’re up for a challenge and a lot of opportunity, explore Percussion at Texas Christian University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$22,100/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)
Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Double Bass

Whether your passion is violin, viola, cello, or Double Bass, you’ll find the perfect program for you here, at Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)
Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music Education

Inspire the next generation of musicians. Whether you want to spend your career instilling a love of music in young children, helping older children develop their skills, or working in academia, we have a music education program that will fit your needs. We offer a Music Education degree at the Indiana University Bloomington. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)
Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Tuba

Discover a new level of musical excellence with the doctoral degree in Tuba at Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)
Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Woodwind Instruments

Discover a new level of musical excellence with the Woodwind Instruments degree at Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,3(20)
Urbana, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Instrumental Conducting Wind Band

At the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, we offer a DMA degree in Instrumental Conducting Wind Band.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
University of Washington4,2(55)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Education

Graduate studies in Music Education at the University of Washington prepare students for careers in academia and performance. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$33,171/yr
Yale University4,3(50)
New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Music

Students interested in graduate degrees in performance, composition, or conducting should direct their inquiries to the Yale School of Music at the Yale University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsFree
University of Wisconsin Madison4,3(13)
Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music

The mission of the Mead Witter School of Music at University of Wisconsin Madison is to provide a rich, integrated program of undergraduate and graduate education that promotes the highest levels of professional, creative, and scholarly development while challenging students to achieve their greatest potential. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
University of Pittsburgh4,0(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music

In a program devoted to music in all its aspects and contexts, the music department at the University of Pittsburgh awards the graduate degree of PhD in Music. The program comprises the four subdisciplines of music scholarship— ethnomusicology, musicology, and composition and theory, and jazz studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$47,378/yr
Johns Hopkins University4,6(49)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Orchestral Conducting

The Orchestral Conducting program at Johns Hopkins University leading to the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) provides students with the highest level of professional training in the art of musical performance or the craft of musical composition. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$66,670/yr
University of North Dakota4,1(32)
Grand Forks, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music Education

Immerse yourself in the study of music and prepare to contribute to the field as a scholar and educator. Inspire the next generation and share your love for music. The Music Education Ph.D. at the University of North Dakota prepares you for a leadership role in research, university teaching, or any other area of music.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$18,900/yr
Auburn University4,3(6)
Auburn, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Education

Our Ph.D. Music Education program at Auburn University prepares you to work as a university faculty member, serve as a curriculum expert, and be a leader in music education. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$35,986/yr
Colorado State University4,1(108)
Fort Collins, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music Therapy

The Colorado State University Ph.D. in Music Therapy emphasizes research and scholarship, as appropriate for the music therapist who aspires to a career in research, college-level teaching, or advanced clinical practice.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$31,556/yr

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