2027 Best Value Music Education Schools in Utah
[Music Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/music-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for music education students.
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2027 Best Value Music Education Schools in Utah
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in music education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Music Education Schools
For return on investment in music education, no school beat Utah Valley University this year. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Typical student debt for music education graduates is $18,715. Music Education graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $49,297 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Weber State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value music education schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete the music education program here. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $50,600. That is a strong return on a $26,767 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Southern Utah University one of the best values for music education. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music education graduates is $16,500. Music Education graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $45,042 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Utah State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music education, landing the #4 spot this year. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Music Education graduates carry a median of $14,757 in student loans. Early-career music education graduates make about $50,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value music education schools. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Music Education graduates carry a median of $9,117 in student loans. Music Education graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $47,153 early in their careers. Set against $9,117 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #6 spot for music education value this year. Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,306 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,246. Students borrow a median of $18,666 to complete the music education program here. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $52,665. That is a strong return on a $18,666 median debt.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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