2027 Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools in the Southeast Region
[Keyboard Instruments](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/keyboard-instruments/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for keyboard instruments students.
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2027 Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools in the Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the keyboard instruments degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools
Our analysis ranked Vanderbilt University the best value for a degree in keyboard instruments in the Southeast Region. Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $77,997. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes The University Of Tennessee one of the best values for keyboard instruments. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $23,453 in student loans. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $33,043. Set against $23,453 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Stetson University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in keyboard instruments, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,410. Students borrow a median of $26,548 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Stetson University generally make around $38,839. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Bob Jones University one of the best values for keyboard instruments. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $22,892 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $20,497. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Bob Jones University generally make around $40,538. Set against $20,497 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mercer University earned it the #5 place for keyboard instruments. Set in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,565. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $32,463. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $56,699. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
Lipscomb University came in at #6 for value in keyboard instruments this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,572. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $23,529. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Lipscomb University generally make around $48,949. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants.
Jacksonville University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value keyboard instruments schools. Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. In-state tuition and fees average $48,150. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $25,000. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $21,219. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
Liberty University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value keyboard instruments schools. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $45,877 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.
Shenandoah University came in at #9 for value in keyboard instruments this year. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $36,950. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $62,948 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Samford University landed the #10 spot for keyboard instruments value this year. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,150. Students borrow a median of $21,039 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $64,132. That is a strong return on a $21,039 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of Miami placed #11 among the best values for keyboard instruments. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $13,998. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $23,991. That is a strong return on a $13,998 median debt. University Of Miami admits about 19% of applicants.
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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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 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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