2027 Best Value Music Therapy Schools in Virginia
[Music Therapy](/majors/health-care-professions/rehab-and-therapeutic-professions/music-therapy/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music therapy education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value music therapy schools.
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2027 Best Value Music Therapy Schools in Virginia
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in music therapy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Music Therapy Schools
Radford University earned the #1 spot for value among music therapy schools in Virginia. Located in the town of Radford, Radford University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,548, compared with $25,633 for out-of-state students. Music Therapy graduates carry a median of $25,514 in student loans. Music Therapy graduates of Radford University earn a median of $47,271 early in their careers. Set against $25,514 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Shenandoah University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music therapy, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,950. Typical student debt for music therapy graduates is $26,005. Music Therapy graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $73,888 early in their careers. Set against $26,005 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Shenandoah University admits about 77% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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