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2027 Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools in Michigan

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,419 Avg Student Debt
$63,790 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Keyboard Instruments Badge [Keyboard Instruments](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/keyboard-instruments/) 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 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value keyboard instruments schools.

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2027 Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in keyboard instruments, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Our analysis ranked Oakland University the best value for a degree in keyboard instruments in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $54,785. That is a strong return on a $25,972 median debt. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the best values for keyboard instruments. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $19,397. Keyboard Instruments graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $29,641 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,397 median debt. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

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Western Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in keyboard instruments, landing the #3 spot this year. Western Michigan University is a large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Western Michigan University generally make around $48,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Michigan University earned it the #4 place for keyboard instruments. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Students borrow a median of $27,975 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $24,911. That is a strong return on a $27,975 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Students looking for strong value in keyboard instruments will find it at Michigan State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $26,750. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $40,570. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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