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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Education (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

32 Ranked Colleges
226 Degrees Awarded
$21,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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In 2019-2020, 4,774 people earned their degree in music education, making the major the 157th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,073 music education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 226 music education graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 32 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in music education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality music education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the music education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Education (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 5 masters’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #3 spot in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 38 degrees to qualified masters’s music teacher education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree music teacher education students whose families make $48-$75k list, UF has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Music Education Report

#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music teacher education degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

Full FIU Music Education Report

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music teacher education degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree music teacher education students whose families make $48-$75k list, Florida State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State University Music Education Report

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

Read more about Music Education at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 9 masters’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Full University of Georgia Music Education Report

#7

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#25 in overall quality

University of North Florida landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of North Florida is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNF also made our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930.

Full University of North Florida Music Education Report

#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 12 masters’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

Full UNC Greensboro Music Education Report

#9

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of the Cumberlands did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of the Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit institution located in Williamsburg, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Cumberlands did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Cumberlands are $4,582.

Read more about Music Education at Cumberlands

#10

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

Valdosta State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s music teacher education degrees to qualified students.

VSU also made our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at VSU are $18,682, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Music Education at VSU

#11

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#4 in overall quality

University of Louisville ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s music teacher education students in 2019-2020.

UofL also took the #4 spot in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575.

Read more about Music Education at University of Louisville

#12

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s music teacher education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ECU, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#18 in overall quality

William Carey University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. William Carey University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

William Carey University also made our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at William Carey University are $11,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Music Education at William Carey University

#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#9 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 4 masters’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky Music Education Report

#15

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Georgia College & State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. Milledgeville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music teacher education degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia College also took the #12 spot in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia College & State University are $20,868, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Music Education at Georgia College & State University

#16

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#22 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s music teacher education students in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Southern Miss Music Education Report

#17

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#20 in overall quality

Old Dominion University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s music teacher education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Old Dominion, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Anderson University South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina
#19 in overall quality

Anderson University South Carolina ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This small school is located in Anderson, South Carolina, and it awarded 19 masters’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Anderson University South Carolina not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Anderson University South Carolina are $11,178.

Full Anderson University South Carolina Music Education Report

#19

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #19. Greenville, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s music teacher education degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Music Education at Bob Jones University

#20

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#23 in overall quality

Western Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #20. WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s music teacher education degrees to qualified students.

WKU also made our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at WKU are $18,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Music Education at WKU

#21

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music teacher education degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160.

Read full report on Music Education at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#22

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, Georgia

Covenant College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #22. Covenant College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. It awarded 1 masters’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Covenant also took the #0 spot in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Covenant are $16,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Covenant College Music Education Report

#23

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
#24 in overall quality

North Greenville University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Tigerville, South Carolina, and it awarded 6 masters’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree music teacher education students whose families make $48-$75k list, North Greenville has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Greenville University are $11,560.

Read full report on Music Education at North Greenville

#24

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Campbellsville University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Campbellsville, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s music teacher education degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Campbellsville University are $8,773, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Music Education at Campbellsville University

#25

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

With a ranking of #25, Xavier University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. XULA is a small private not-for-profit school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 1 masters’s music teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at XULA, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Music Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier University of Louisiana are $10,932, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Xavier University of Louisiana Music Education Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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