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Best Music Schools in Tennessee
Top Music programs in Tennessee ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 10
Avg major earnings: $36,499
Top Music Programs in Tennessee
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville #134 national | $26,143 |
| 2 | Lipscomb University #399 national | N/A |
| 3 | Belmont University #589 national | $23,880 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State University #731 national | $38,385 |
| 5 | Tennessee Technological University #966 national | $36,814 |
| 6 | University of Memphis #1469 national | $41,074 |
| 7 | East Tennessee State University #1698 national | $20,191 |
| 8 | Austin Peay State University #2227 national | N/A |
| 9 | Tennessee State University #2369 national | N/A |
| 10 | Visible Music College | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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