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    Master of Music

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    College Park, USMMIn-person2 years
    $54,150.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Music at University of Maryland-College Park is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MM program based in College Park, US. Tuition is $54,150.

    About the program

    The program offers focused professional study in composition, conducting, music education, or performance, requiring 30 credit hours including individual instruction, music theory, history, pedagogy, literature, and culminating in a recital or major project rather than a traditional thesis.

    Focus: coursework
    116 (Times Higher Education)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min MyBest TOEFL score of 92 or higher, with sectional superscores: Reading 26, Speaking 22, Listening 24, Writing 20
    IELTS
    required
    Min equivalent to MyBest TOEFL 92 (School of Music requirements)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,724.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Music at University of Maryland-College Park cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Music at University of Maryland-College Park is $54,150 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Music at University of Maryland-College Park online or in-person?
    Master of Music at University of Maryland-College Park is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Music at University of Maryland-College Park take to complete?
    Master of Music at University of Maryland-College Park is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Music at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Per the program's published guidance: undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
    How competitive is Master of Music at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Master of Music at University of Maryland-College Park reports an acceptance rate of approximately 30%.