by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/general-music/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general music schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general music degrees they offer, see the list below.
Snow College earned the #1 spot for value among general music schools in Utah. Located in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,338, while out-of-state students pay about $14,288. Typical student debt for general music graduates is $10,440. General Music graduates of Snow College earn a median of $42,776 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Utah Valley University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general music, landing the #2 spot this year. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general music graduates is $16,478. General Music graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $24,952 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in general music will find it at Weber State University, which ranked #3. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Typical student debt for general music graduates is $19,176. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $53,920. Set against $19,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Utah State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general music, landing the #4 spot this year. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. General Music graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $22,983. That is a strong return on a $13,500 median debt. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general music schools. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Students borrow a median of $10,460 to complete the general music program here. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $22,625. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
University Of Utah placed #6 among the best values for general music. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,620 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. General Music graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. General Music graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $42,548 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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.
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