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Online Music Degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral

Degree-level programs whose official pages document online, hybrid or low-residency delivery. Online performance degrees and doctorates are rare, and the page lists one only when the school documents how lessons and recitals work.

Online music studyOnline bachelor’sOnline master’s

Online study does not mean no travel, no live sessions or no equipment cost. Performance study depends on individual lessons, ensembles and recitals: each program states how they are delivered, which residencies are mandatory and where students may enrol.

What “online” means for each program

Each listing states what is taught online and what is not: mandatory campus attendance, residencies, in-person assessment, local placements, live attendance and time-zone requirements. Where a requirement is not published it is shown as not published, not as “none”.

Fully online academic instruction (45)

Teaching is fully online. Read the details: assessment, placements and live sessions can still require presence.

  • Master of Music, Music Education concentration (online)

    Ball State University · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Production (Berklee Online)

    Berklee College of Music · Master of Music in Music Production MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    $34,988 whole program, 36 credits, as published on the page retrieved 2026-10-25

  • Master of Education in Music Education

    Brenau University · Master of Education in Music Education Other master’s award

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Education

    Dallas Baptist University · Master of Music Education Other master’s award

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    $550 per credit, not stated

  • Master of Music with Concentration in Music Education (online)

    East Carolina University · Master of Music with Concentration in Music Education MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Education

    Eastern Washington University · Master of Music in Music Education MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Sound Design MSc Part Time Distance learning

    Edinburgh Napier University · Sound Design MSc MS / MSc

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Science in Music Education (online option)

    Florida International University · Master of Science in Music Education MS / MSc

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    In-person assessment: Interviews can be done on-site or done via Skype (per audition requirements on the page)

    Tuition not published

  • Music Production Bachelor of Science (online)

    Full Sail University · Bachelor of Science BS / BSc

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Music Business Bachelor of Science (online)

    Full Sail University · Bachelor of Science BS / BSc

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Audio Production Bachelor of Science (online)

    Full Sail University · Bachelor of Science BS / BSc

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music, concentration in Music Education (distance learning)

    George Mason University · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: Optional one- to three-week summer intensive elective courses on the Fairfax campus (up to 9 elective credits); hybrid Kodaly, Orff and Jazz Intensive options have face-to-face summer components.

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Education (online)

    Houghton University - Greatbatch School of Music · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Music

    Jacksonville State University · Master of Arts in Music MA

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Education (100% Online)

    Lamar University · Master of Music in Music Education MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Music and Worship (online)

    Liberty University · Master of Arts in Music and Worship MA

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: The page states some courses may be required in intensive or alternative formats, which may include scheduled meeting times, travel to campus, or required login sessions.

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology (online)

    Liberty University · Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology MA

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: The page states some courses may be required in intensive or alternative formats, which may include scheduled meeting times, travel to campus, or required login sessions.

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Music Education (online)

    Liberty University · Master of Arts in Music Education MA

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: The page states some courses may be required in intensive or alternative formats, which may include scheduled meeting times, travel to campus, or required login sessions.

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Therapy (fully online)

    Loyola University New Orleans · Master of Music Therapy Other master’s award

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Music, Music Education Concentration, M.M.

    Middle Tennessee State University · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Music Education Online (M.M.)

    Ohio University · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredNo live sessions (asynchronous)International enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Education

    Southeastern Oklahoma State University · Master of Music Education Other master’s award

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Technology - Game Audio and Film Music Emphasis

    Southern Utah University · Master of Music in Music Technology MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music, Music Technology - Performance Technology Track

    Southern Utah University · Master of Music with an emphasis in Music Technology MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music, Music Technology - Studio Technology Track

    Southern Utah University · Master of Music with an emphasis in Music Technology MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Music Education (M.M.)

    State University of New York at Fredonia - School of Music · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Education (online format)

    SUNY Potsdam - The Crane School of Music · Master of Music in Music Education MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Education

    Tarleton State University · Master of Music in Music Education MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Music Education for Practicing Educators (online MM)

    The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredNo live sessions (asynchronous)International enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • MA Songwriting (Online)

    Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance · MA Songwriting MA

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: week-long · Greenwich, London

    £6,970 per year, 2026-27

  • MEd Music Education (Online)

    Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance · MEd Music Education (Online) Other master’s award

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Local placement: complete inspiring work placements

    £4,000 per year, 2026-27

  • Master of Music in Music Education (online)

    University of Central Oklahoma · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Education (Online)

    University of Florida · Master of Music in Music Education MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed.), online

    University of Georgia · Master of Music Education Other master’s award

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology

    University of Maine at Augusta · Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology BA / BA (Hons)

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Music Industry (Online)

    University of Miami · Master of Arts in Music Industry MA

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    In-person assessment: 1 final cumulative exam (format of exam not stated)

    $1,326 per credit, 2026-2027 (+1 more)

  • Music Education MAE Program

    University of Nebraska at Kearney · Master of Arts in Education MA

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedNo live sessions (asynchronous)International enrolment: Not published

    $369 per credit, in-state residents, as published (year not stated on page) (+1 more)

  • Music M.M.: Music Education (online)

    University of Northern Iowa · Master of Music in Music Education MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Music Education (online)

    University of South Florida · Master of Arts in Music Education MA

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive sessions required (synchronous)International enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music: Education (100% Online)

    University of West Georgia · Master of Music in Education MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Education (MME)

    University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point · Master of Music Education Other master’s award

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Online Master of Voice Pedagogy, M.V.P.

    Westminster Choir College of Rider University · Master of Voice Pedagogy Other master’s award

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Online Master of Choral Pedagogy, M.C.P.

    Westminster Choir College of Rider University · Master of Choral Pedagogy Other master’s award

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Education (distance learning)

    William Carey University · Master of Music Education Other master’s award

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Worship Studies

    William Carey University · Master of Music in Worship Studies MM / MMus

    Fully online instructionCampus attendance: not requiredLive sessions optionalInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

Low-residency programs (13)

Mostly distance study with required periods on site. Never fully online.

  • Master of Music Education

    Bemidji State University · Master of Music Education Other master’s award

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: Three consecutive summers · 4-week residency each summer · Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MinnesotaIn-person assessment: Final projects, theses or recitals are shared with the community in the third year for those completing capstone projects

    Tuition not published

  • Online DMA in Music Education

    Boston University · Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education DMA

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: After completing 44 units · weeklong · on campus

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Worship Arts

    California Baptist University · Master of Arts MA

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: Once each summer over two consecutive summers · One week

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Education: Professional Practice Emphasis

    Converse University · Master of Music in Music Education: Professional Practice Emphasis MM / MMus

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: Two summers (one residency in each summer of the two-year program) · 10 days each · Converse University, Spartanburg campus

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Music, Music Education Concentration

    Eastern Illinois University · Master of Arts in Music MA

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: single summer residency · one week · EIU campus

    Tuition not published

  • Education Specialization, Music MA

    Indiana University of Pennsylvania · Music MA (Education Specialization) MA

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: summer · two weeks

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Education – Kodály Emphasis

    Lakeland University · Master of Music in Music Education – Kodály Emphasis MM / MMus

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: three summers · two weeks per summer · Lakeland University main campus, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Music Therapy Specialization (low residency)

    Lesley University · Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Music Therapy Specialization) MA

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: every summer · 2-week · Cambridge, MALocal placement: Internships can be completed in home community

    Tuition not published

  • Jazz Studies, Jazz Performance or Composition Concentration, M.M. (Online)

    North Carolina Central University · Master of Music in Jazz Studies MM / MMus

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: Two consecutive summers · 4 weeks each summer · NCCU campus (page says on campus)In-person assessment: Capstone recital and lecture in the last summer residency

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Music Therapy

    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College · Master of Arts in Music Therapy MA

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: twice per year on campus plus one virtual residency per year · Fall 3-4 days on campus; spring 3 days virtual; summer 6 days on campus · Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College campus (Indiana)

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Education (in-person summer format)

    SUNY Potsdam - The Crane School of Music · Master of Music in Music Education MM / MMus

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: two consecutive summersResidency extra costs: college provides opportunities for on-campus housing at weekly rates

    Tuition not published

  • Hybrid Summer M.A. in Music and Music Education

    Teachers College, Columbia University - Music and Music Education · Master of Arts MA

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: two summers (a third summer residency is optional) · four weeks each · New York City

    Tuition not published

  • Online Sacred Music, M.M. (Practical Track)

    Westminster Choir College of Rider University · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Distance study with required residenciesCampus attendance: requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: once · 3 weeks

    Tuition not published

Hybrid programs (21)

Part online, part in person. Never fully online.

  • Master of Music Therapy (MMT)

    Augsburg University · Master of Music Therapy Other master’s award

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Music Education

    Concordia College · Master of Music in Music Education MM / MMus

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: accelerated summer session on campus in July

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed.)

    Gordon College · Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed.) Other master’s award

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Music Education, M.M.

    Immaculata University · Master of Music Education MM / MMus

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Arts in Community Music Leadership

    Judson University · Master of Arts in Community Music Leadership MA

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Performance (Hybrid)

    Lamar University · Master of Music in Performance MM / MMus

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Therapy Equivalency Track (hybrid)

    Loyola University New Orleans · Master of Music Therapy Other master’s award

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Therapy

    Maryville University of Saint Louis · Master of Music Therapy Other master’s award

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music in Conducting

    Messiah University · Master of Music in Conducting MM / MMus

    Mostly onlineCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: 1-week summer intensive courses and summer symposia on campus are listed; the page does not state whether attendance is required.

    $25,420 whole program, 2026-2027

  • Master of Music Education

    Messiah University · Master of Music Education Other master’s award

    Mostly onlineCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: Optional 1-week, on-campus summer intensive course

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Education

    Mississippi State University · Master of Music Education Other master’s award

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: Choral and Elementary tracks are summer programs completed in three consecutive summers; Instrumental track is a five-week June term over three summers plus hybrid classes.

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Science in Music Therapy

    Molloy University - Music Department · Master of Science MS / MSc

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Licence Musique et musicologie (parcours musicologie) - enseignement à distance

    Sorbonne Université - UFR de Musique et musicologie · Licence Musique et musicologie (parcours musicologie) - enseignement à distance Other bachelor’s award

    Mostly onlineCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    In-person assessment: Final exams (examens terminaux) are the only required attendance

    Tuition not published

  • Music (Conducting)

    Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    €8,500 whole program, eu/eea students, full-time, as shown on the course page (+1 more)

  • Music (Musicology and Performance)

    Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    €8,500 whole program, eu/eea students, full-time, as shown on the course page (+1 more)

  • Master of Music in Music Education

    The University of Tennessee at Martin · Master of Music in Music Education MM / MMus

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music with a Concentration in Conducting (partly online option)

    The University of Texas at El Paso · Master of Music MM / MMus

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Bachelor of Music in Contemporary & Popular Music

    University of Maine at Augusta · Bachelor of Music in Contemporary & Popular Music BM / BMus

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Local placement: Student teaching cannot be accommodated for students living outside of Maine (Music Education concentration)

    Tuition not published

  • Equivalency + Master of Arts in Music Therapy

    University of the Pacific · Master of Arts MA

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Tuition not published

  • Master of Music Education (MMEd)

    VanderCook College of Music · Master of Music Education Other master’s award

    Blended with required campus elementsCampus attendance: not publishedLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Residency: Six-week summer residency consists of 3 weeks online followed by 3 weeks onsite instruction

    Tuition not published

  • Music Education, M.A.

    Vermont State University · Music Education, M.A. MA

    Mostly onlineCampus attendance: not requiredLive attendance not publishedInternational enrolment: Not published

    Local placement: in-person practicum and student teaching in schools near you

    Tuition not published

79 programs

How results are ordered: alphabetically by institution, or by most recently checked when you choose that sort. There is no price ranking, because tuition in different currencies, fee categories and bases (per year, per credit, whole program) is not comparable. A program appears under a subject only through a verified link (dedicated degree, major, concentration or documented pathway). A value we could not verify is shown as “not published”, never as “no”. Items marked Sponsored are paid placements; they never change verification or order. Online programs are not counted as physically located in a state or city, and an institution’s location does not tell you whether it enrols students from your country.