2027 Best Value Music History Schools
[Music History](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-history/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music history education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 48 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for music history students.
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2027 Best Value Music History Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in music history, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Music History Schools
University Of California Los Angeles tops our 2027 list of the best value music history schools in the United States. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Music History graduates carry a median of $23,119 in student loans. Music History graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in music history will find it at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Music History graduates carry a median of $19,397 in student loans. Early-career music history graduates make about $29,641. Set against $19,397 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Cuny Hunter College one of the best values for music history. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,382 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,332. Typical student debt for music history graduates is $11,091. Early-career music history graduates make about $33,384. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted.
Rice University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value music history schools. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete the music history program here. Music History graduates of Rice University earn a median of $75,299 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. The acceptance rate is 8%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Missouri Kansas City one of the best values for music history. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,371, while out-of-state students pay about $32,271. Typical student debt for music history graduates is $23,089. Music History graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $32,144 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #6 position for value in music history this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music history graduates is $16,481. Soon after graduation, music history degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.
University Of Northern Iowa landed the #7 spot for music history value this year. Set in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. Music History graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Early-career music history graduates make about $46,054. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
University Of Idaho ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value music history schools. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,844 to complete the music history program here. Early-career music history graduates make about $43,246. Set against $23,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
West Virginia University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value music history schools. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, while out-of-state students pay about $28,608. Music History graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Music History graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $26,011 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Delaware landed the #10 spot for music history value this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Students borrow a median of $25,334 to complete the music history program here. Music History graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $38,417 early in their careers. Set against $25,334 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #11 among the best values for music history. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Music History graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career music history graduates make about $58,088. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
Johns Hopkins University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value music history schools. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Music History graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music history degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $23,620. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
Suny College At Potsdam placed #13 among the best values for music history. Located in the town of Potsdam, Suny College At Potsdam is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,768 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,678. Music History graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career music history graduates make about $23,902. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Stony Brook University earned the #14 position for value in music history this year. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,931, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. Music History graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music history degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $60,047. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 49% of applicants are accepted.
Southern Oregon University came in at #15 for value in music history this year. Set in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,762, compared with $31,887 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music history graduates is $24,951. Music History graduates of Southern Oregon University earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Kansas State University came in at #16 for value in music history this year. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Music History graduates carry a median of $23,546 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music history degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $51,543. That is a strong return on a $23,546 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Texas Tech University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value music history schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,816 to complete the music history program here. Soon after graduation, music history degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $50,332. That is a strong return on a $27,816 median debt. Texas Tech University admits about 73% of applicants.
University Of Kentucky came in at #18 for value in music history this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the music history program here. Early-career music history graduates make about $30,818. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Western Washington University came in at #19 for value in music history this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,582 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,707. Students borrow a median of $20,055 to complete the music history program here. Early-career music history graduates make about $41,118. That is a strong return on a $20,055 median debt. Western Washington University admits about 93% of applicants.
Ohio University Main Campus came in at #20 for value in music history this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Music History graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music history degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $34,193. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Kent State University At Kent landed the #21 spot for music history value this year. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the music history program here. Music History graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $44,776 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #22 position for value in music history this year. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,258. The acceptance rate is 78%.
The University Of Alabama landed the #23 spot for music history value this year. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,180, while out-of-state students pay about $34,172. Music History graduates carry a median of $25,675 in student loans. Music History graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $50,740 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Bob Jones University landed the #24 spot for music history value this year. 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 music history graduates is $20,497. Early-career music history graduates make about $40,538. Set against $20,497 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Connecticut landed the #25 spot for music history value this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Typical student debt for music history graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, music history degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $58,784. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 52%.
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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 · 48 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 48 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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