2027 Best Value Other Music Schools in Tennessee
[Other Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other music education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other music students.
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2027 Best Value Other Music Schools in Tennessee
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other music degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Other Music Schools
Leading the list is Nashville State Community College, our #1 best value for other music in Tennessee. Located in the city of Nashville, Nashville State Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,730, with out-of-state students paying around $17,714. Students borrow a median of $16,745 to complete the other music program here. Other Music graduates of Nashville State Community College earn a median of $41,456 early in their careers. Set against $16,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in other music will find it at The University Of Tennessee Martin, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Martin, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,560, while out-of-state students pay about $16,600. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $23,770. Early-career other music graduates make about $40,400. That is a strong return on a $23,770 median debt. The University Of Tennessee Martin admits about 88% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Memphis one of the best values for other music. University Of Memphis is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,728, compared with $15,384 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $22,060. Early-career other music graduates make about $37,385. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Memphis admits about 72% of applicants.
Vanderbilt University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other music, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. Other Music graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Early-career other music graduates make about $77,997. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Lee University one of the best values for other music. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $23,790 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $28,000. Other Music graduates of Lee University earn a median of $38,249 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
Lipscomb University earned the #6 position for value in other music this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,572. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $23,529. Other Music graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $19,352 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Belmont University placed #7 among the best values for other music. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,540. Other Music graduates carry a median of $25,988 in student loans. Early-career other music graduates make about $27,517. Set against $25,988 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Belmont University admits about 95% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
