2027 Best Value Other Music Schools in Ohio
[Other Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other music schools.
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2027 Best Value Other Music Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other music, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Music Schools
Otterbein University earned the #1 spot for value among other music schools in Ohio. Set in the suburb of Westerville, Otterbein University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,548 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $25,282. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from Otterbein University generally make around $45,871. Set against $25,282 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Students looking for strong value in other music will find it at Capital University, which ranked #2. Capital University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Columbus. Students from in state pay about $43,234 in tuition and fees. Other Music graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career other music graduates make about $33,143. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Capital University admits about 70% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Tiffin University one of the best values for other music. Located in the town of Tiffin, Tiffin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,790. Other Music graduates carry a median of $30,977 in student loans. Other Music graduates of Tiffin University earn a median of $51,326 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tiffin University admits about 80% of applicants.
Oberlin College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other music, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,366. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $26,200. Early-career other music graduates make about $17,141. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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