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Best Music Schools in North Carolina
Top Music programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 6
Avg major earnings: $46,464
Top Music Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $57,343 |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | N/A |
| 3 | Appalachian State University #458 national | N/A |
| 4 | Western Carolina University #829 national | $41,120 |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro #856 national | $38,820 |
| 6 | Catawba College #1226 national | $32,378 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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