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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Pedagogy (Income $0-$30k)

15 Ranked Colleges
101 Degrees Awarded
$23,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master's For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

Music Pedagogy is the 831st most popular major in the country with 217 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 101 music pedagogy graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in music pedagogy. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great music pedagogy programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the music pedagogy program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree music pedagogy students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Pedagogy (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in East Lansing, Michigan, and it awarded 12 masters’s music pedagogy degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State also took the #2 spot in our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056.

Read full report on Music Pedagogy at Michigan State

#15 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Maine landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public school situated in Portland, Maine. It awarded 1 masters’s music pedagogy degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Southern Maine also took the #15 spot in our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Maine are $22,308, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Music Pedagogy at University of Southern Maine

#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Carnegie Mellon University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s music pedagogy degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon also made our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Carnegie Mellon University Music Pedagogy Report

#4

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bob Jones University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. This small school is located in Greenville, South Carolina, and it awarded 1 masters’s music pedagogy degrees in 2019-2020.

Bob Jones University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Oklahoma. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and it awarded 3 masters’s music pedagogy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree music pedagogy students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCO has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCO are $17,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Music Pedagogy at University of Central Oklahoma

#6

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Wichita State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Wichita State University is a public institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WSU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Music Pedagogy at WSU

#7

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

Eastern Michigan University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ypsilanti, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music pedagogy degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Eastern Michigan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan are $26,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Music Pedagogy at Eastern Michigan

#7 in overall quality

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree music pedagogy students whose families make $0-$30k list, BGSU has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at BGSU are $15,823.

Full Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Music Pedagogy Report

#9

Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Ithaca College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ithaca College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 3 masters’s music pedagogy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree music pedagogy students whose families make $0-$30k list, Ithaca has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ithaca are $22,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Music Pedagogy at Ithaca College

#10

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

Temple University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s music pedagogy students in 2019-2020.

Temple did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236.

Read more about Music Pedagogy at Temple

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 17 masters’s music pedagogy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OHIO Athens, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Music Pedagogy at Ohio University - Athens Campus

#12

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
#10 in overall quality

Rider University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Rider is located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s music pedagogy degrees to qualified students.

Rider also took the #10 spot in our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rider are $20,958.

Read full report on Music Pedagogy at Rider University

#13

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Shenandoah University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Shenandoah is located in Winchester, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s music pedagogy degrees to qualified students.

Shenandoah also took the #6 spot in our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Shenandoah University are $23,040.

Read more about Music Pedagogy at Shenandoah

#14

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Liberty University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 masters’s music pedagogy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Music Pedagogy at Liberty University

#15

Berklee College of Music

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Berklee College of Music ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Berklee College of Music is a medium-sized school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 4 masters’s music pedagogy degrees in 2019-2020.

Berklee College of Music did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Music Pedagogy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Berklee College of Music are $44,408.

Read full report on Music Pedagogy at Berklee College of Music

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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