by our College Data Analytics Team
[Jazz Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/jazz-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong jazz studies education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value jazz studies schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in jazz studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #1 spot for value among jazz studies schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,775, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. Median earnings reach $61,258 ten years out. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Temple University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in jazz studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Typical student debt for jazz studies graduates is $24,000. Soon after graduation, jazz studies degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $20,667. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Carnegie Mellon University earned it the #3 place for jazz studies. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. Typical student debt for jazz studies graduates is $24,431. Jazz Studies graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,431 median debt. The acceptance rate is 12%.
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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