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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for other music students.
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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.
For return on investment in other music, no school beat Bob Jones University this year. Set in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $22,892. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $20,497. Other Music graduates of Bob Jones University earn a median of $40,538 early in their careers. Set against $20,497 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other music schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Other Music graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $38,397. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of South Carolina Columbia admits about 60% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Furman University earned it the #3 place for other music. Set in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,770. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $20,830. Other Music graduates of Furman University earn a median of $36,520 early in their careers. Set against $20,830 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Furman University admits about 43% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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