2027 Best Value Other Music Schools in Minnesota
[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 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other music schools.
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2027 Best Value Other Music Schools in Minnesota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other music, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Other Music Schools
Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Duluth, our #1 best value for other music in Minnesota. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $24,427. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $46,572. Set against $24,427 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes St Olaf College one of the best values for other music. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,760. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete the other music program here. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from St Olaf College generally make around $40,848. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.
Concordia College At Moorhead came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other music schools. Set in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College At Moorhead is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,170. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $27,000. Early-career other music graduates make about $44,611. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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