2026 Best Value Other Music Schools in Oregon
[Other Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other music education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other music students.
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2026 Best Value Other Music Schools in Oregon
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other music, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Music Schools
Western Oregon University earned the #1 spot for value among other music schools in Oregon. Set in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,514 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,169. Other Music graduates carry a median of $24,166 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from Western Oregon University generally make around $39,436. That is a strong return on a $24,166 median debt. Western Oregon University admits about 98% of applicants.
Oregon State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other music schools. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $19,184. Other Music graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $29,630 early in their careers. Set against $19,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.
University Of Oregon is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other music, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. Other Music graduates carry a median of $20,583 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $44,628. That is a strong return on a $20,583 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 1 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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