by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 22 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other music schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other music degrees they offer, see the list below.
Nashville State Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value other music schools in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Nashville, Nashville State Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,730, compared with $17,714 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $16,745. Early-career other music graduates make about $41,456. Set against $16,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of North Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other music, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,444 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,956 for out-of-state students. Other Music graduates carry a median of $21,439 in student loans. Early-career other music graduates make about $43,714. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
The University Of Tennessee Martin came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other music schools. Located in the town of Martin, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,560 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,600. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $23,770. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee Martin generally make around $40,400. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Morehead State University earned it the #4 place for other music. Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Morehead. Students from in state pay about $10,024 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,980. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the other music program here. Early-career other music graduates make about $31,088. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Morehead State University admits about 77% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Western Kentucky University one of the best values for other music. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Students borrow a median of $24,317 to complete the other music program here. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $34,766. That is a strong return on a $24,317 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Vanderbilt University placed #6 among the best values for other music. 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. Other Music graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Other Music graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $77,997 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 6%.
John C Calhoun State Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value other music schools. Set in the city of Tanner, John C Calhoun State Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,120, with out-of-state students paying around $8,990. Other Music graduates carry a median of $13,839 in student loans. Other Music graduates of John C Calhoun State Community College earn a median of $42,916 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,839 median debt.
University Of Memphis placed #8 among the best values for other music. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,728, with out-of-state students paying around $15,384. Students borrow a median of $22,060 to complete the other music program here. Early-career other music graduates make about $37,385. Set against $22,060 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Georgia State University came in at #9 for value in other music this year. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $26,000. Early-career other music graduates make about $29,304. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 55%.
George Mason University earned the #10 position for value in other music this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $24,048. Other Music graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $34,841 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,048 median debt. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants.
Stetson University placed #11 among the best values for other music. Set in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $57,410. Other Music graduates carry a median of $26,548 in student loans. Early-career other music graduates make about $15,905. That is a strong return on a $26,548 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Lee University came in at #12 for value in other music this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,790. Other Music graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Other Music graduates of Lee University earn a median of $38,249 early in their careers. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
Bob Jones University landed the #13 spot for other music 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. Students borrow a median of $20,497 to complete the other music program here. Other Music graduates of Bob Jones University earn a median of $40,538 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #14 among the best values for other music. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Other Music graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Other Music graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $38,397 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Mercer University landed the #15 spot for other music value this year. Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Macon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,565. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete the other music program here. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from Mercer University generally make around $56,699. Set against $32,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mercer University admits about 69% of applicants.
Lipscomb University came in at #16 for value in other music 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. Other Music graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Early-career other music graduates make about $19,352. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Liberty University came in at #17 for value in other music this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $27,000. Other Music graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $33,956 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Furman University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value other music schools. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,770. Students borrow a median of $20,830 to complete the other music program here. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from Furman University generally make around $36,520. Set against $20,830 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Furman University admits about 43% of applicants.
Shenandoah University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value other music schools. Set in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $36,950 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $25,500. Other Music graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $62,948 early in their careers. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Belmont University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value other music schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $42,540. Students borrow a median of $25,988 to complete the other music program here. Early-career other music graduates make about $27,517. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Miami came in at #21 for value in other music this year. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,616. Students borrow a median of $13,998 to complete the other music program here. Early-career other music graduates make about $23,991. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.
Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #22 among the best values for other music. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. Other Music graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. Other Music graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $53,507 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,077 median debt. The acceptance rate is 14%.
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 · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.
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