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2027 Best Value Jazz Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,220 Avg Student Debt
$60,085 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Jazz Studies Badge [Jazz Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/jazz-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for jazz studies students.

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2027 Best Value Jazz Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in jazz studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Jazz Studies Schools

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University Of North Florida tops our 2027 list of the best value jazz studies schools in the Southeast Region. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. In-state tuition and fees average $5,964, while out-of-state students pay about $19,407. Students borrow a median of $20,188 to complete the jazz studies program here. Jazz Studies graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of $24,405 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in jazz studies will find it at University Of North Carolina At Asheville, which ranked #2. University Of North Carolina At Asheville is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Asheville. In-state tuition and fees average $7,501, with out-of-state students paying around $24,849. Typical student debt for jazz studies graduates is $22,108. Early-career jazz studies graduates make about $31,821. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina At Asheville admits about 92% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of West Georgia earned it the #3 place for jazz studies. Located in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,088 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,800. Typical student debt for jazz studies graduates is $26,789. Early-career jazz studies graduates make about $46,432. Set against $26,789 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 52%.

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Columbus State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value jazz studies schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,898, compared with $17,610 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for jazz studies graduates is $27,000. Early-career jazz studies graduates make about $51,154. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Vanderbilt University earned it the #5 place for jazz studies. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. Jazz Studies graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Jazz Studies graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $77,997 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants.

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Loyola University New Orleans came in at #6 for value in jazz studies this year. Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. In-state tuition and fees average $49,440. Jazz Studies graduates carry a median of $26,899 in student loans. Early-career jazz studies graduates make about $48,040. That is a strong return on a $26,899 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University earned the #7 position for value in jazz studies this year. Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,150. Jazz Studies graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, jazz studies degree recipients from Jacksonville University generally make around $21,219. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Jacksonville University admits about 57% of applicants.

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University came in at #8 for value in jazz studies this year. Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winchester. In-state tuition and fees average $36,950. Typical student debt for jazz studies graduates is $25,500. Jazz Studies graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $62,948 early in their careers. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Shenandoah University admits about 77% of applicants.

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami earned the #9 position for value in jazz studies this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,616. Typical student debt for jazz studies graduates is $13,998. Soon after graduation, jazz studies degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $23,991. Set against $13,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 19%.

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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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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