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Best Music Schools in Ohio
Top Music programs in Ohio ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 16
Avg major earnings: $37,012
Top Music Programs in Ohio
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State University #112 national | $31,456 |
| 2 | Oberlin College #225 national | $21,518 |
| 3 | Miami University-Oxford #323 national | N/A |
| 4 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus #442 national | N/A |
| 5 | Ohio University-Main Campus #575 national | $37,335 |
| 6 | Capital University #640 national | $42,856 |
| 7 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus #793 national | $29,027 |
| 8 | Kent State University at Kent #923 national | $25,707 |
| 9 | University of Akron Main Campus #1219 national | $20,205 |
| 10 | Cleveland State University #1436 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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