2027 Best Value Music Management Schools
[Music Management](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/arts-media-management/music-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools to find the best return on investment for music management students.
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Finding the Best Value Music Management School for You
Where you study music management affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Music Management Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Music Management Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the music management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Music Management Schools
Leading the list is Austin Community College District, our #1 best value for music management in the United States. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. Music Management graduates carry a median of $14,375 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $22,265. That is a strong return on a $14,375 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Florida Atlantic University one of the best values for music management. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,879, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,212 to complete the music management program here. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University generally make around $49,340. That is a strong return on a $20,212 median debt. The acceptance rate is 66%.
San Antonio College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value music management schools. San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,412, while out-of-state students pay about $9,952. Students borrow a median of $11,839 to complete the music management program here. Early-career music management graduates make about $37,855. Set against $11,839 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in music management will find it at Ferris State University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $26,040. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $27,565. Set against $26,040 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of California Los Angeles is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music management, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Music Management graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans. Music Management graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,097 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%.
College Of Southern Nevada ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value music management schools. College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. In-state tuition and fees average $4,358, while out-of-state students pay about $13,024. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $9,980. Early-career music management graduates make about $35,850. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Murray State University came in at #7 for value in music management this year. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,900, while out-of-state students pay about $19,836. Students borrow a median of $23,420 to complete the music management program here. Early-career music management graduates make about $48,423. That is a strong return on a $23,420 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Middle Tennessee State University placed #8 among the best values for music management. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,266, while out-of-state students pay about $31,574. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the music management program here. Early-career music management graduates make about $27,172. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Georgia placed #9 among the best values for music management. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,492 to complete the music management program here. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $33,927. Set against $21,492 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Suny College At Potsdam placed #10 among the best values for music management. Suny College At Potsdam is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Potsdam. Students from in state pay about $8,768 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,678. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $27,000. Early-career music management graduates make about $36,899. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Appalachian State University placed #11 among the best values for music management. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. Students from in state pay about $7,579 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,212. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $24,412. Music Management graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $28,357 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Appalachian State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Suny At Fredonia landed the #12 spot for music management value this year. Set in the town of Fredonia, Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,831, with out-of-state students paying around $19,771. Music Management graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career music management graduates make about $26,216. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
University Of Central Oklahoma placed #13 among the best values for music management. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,818, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,321 to complete the music management program here. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $44,085. That is a strong return on a $23,321 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Suny College At Oneonta came in at #14 for value in music management this year. Set in the town of Oneonta, Suny College At Oneonta is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,831, with out-of-state students paying around $19,781. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $23,250. Music Management graduates of Suny College At Oneonta earn a median of $28,449 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #15 among the best values for music management. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $25,260. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,088. Set against $25,260 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.
Ohio University Main Campus came in at #16 for value in music management this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $24,546. Music Management graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $49,736 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Bradley University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value music management schools. Set in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $42,160. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $26,380. Music Management graduates of Bradley University earn a median of $54,513 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bradley University admits about 77% of applicants.
University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value music management schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,688, compared with $36,298 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $24,537. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $53,623. Set against $24,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Loyola University New Orleans ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value music management schools. Set in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,440. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the music management program here. Early-career music management graduates make about $20,257. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Columbia College Chicago placed #20 among the best values for music management. Located in the city of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,088. Music Management graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from Columbia College Chicago generally make around $23,844. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Baldwin Wallace College earned the #21 position for value in music management this year. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,832. Music Management graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career music management graduates make about $29,088. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Baldwin Wallace College admits about 76% of applicants.
Dallas Baptist University came in at #22 for value in music management this year. Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dallas. In-state tuition and fees average $40,190. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $22,781. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from Dallas Baptist University generally make around $34,291. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Depaul University landed the #23 spot for music management value this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. Typical student debt for music management graduates is $25,340. Early-career music management graduates make about $55,390. That is a strong return on a $25,340 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
University Of Southern California came in at #24 for value in music management this year. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete the music management program here. Soon after graduation, music management degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $26,975. Set against $21,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 10% of applicants are accepted.
Southeastern University earned the #25 position for value in music management this year. Located in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. Students borrow a median of $23,460 to complete the music management program here. Music Management graduates of Southeastern University earn a median of $40,154 early in their careers. Set against $23,460 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 34 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 34 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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