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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Performance (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

31 Ranked Colleges
390 Degrees Awarded
$21,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 7,957 people earned their degree in music performance, making the major the 103rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,687 music performance graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 390 music performance graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 31 colleges that offered a degree in music performance. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality music performance programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the music performance program at the school. 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 Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music Performance (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 41 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 28 masters’s music performance degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #14 spot in our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USF Tampa Music Performance Report

#3

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina School of the Arts landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified masters’s music performance students in 2019-2020.

UNCSA also made our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNCSA are $26,064, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNCSA Music Performance Report

#4

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#21 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNF is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern Louisiana University landed the #5 spot on the list. Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution located in Hammond, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Southeastern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Louisiana University are $21,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Southeastern Louisiana University Music Performance Report

#6

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

Appalachian State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Appalachian State University is a large school located in Boone, North Carolina that handed out 10 masters’s music performance degrees in 2019-2020.

Appalachian State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 26 masters’s music performance degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music performance degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree music performance students whose families make $48-$75k list, UK has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky Music Performance Report

#9

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

Bob Jones University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Bob Jones University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Greenville, South Carolina. It awarded 3 masters’s music performance degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bob Jones University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bob Jones University are $9,573, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#11 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

James Madison University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s music performance students in 2019-2020.

JMU also made our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544.

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#12

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Columbus State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Columbus State University is located in Columbus, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s music performance degrees to qualified students.

CSU also took the #22 spot in our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CSU are $13,264.

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#17 in overall quality

University of Central Arkansas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UCA is a fairly large school located in Conway, Arkansas that handed out 12 masters’s music performance degrees in 2019-2020.

UCA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCA are $11,648.

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#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

A-State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arkansas State University - Main Campus are $11,586.

Full A-State Music Performance Report

#7 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school awarded 38 degrees to qualified masters’s music performance students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree music performance students whose families make $48-$75k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

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With a ranking of #16, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a fairly large public school situated in Lafayette, Louisiana. It awarded 3 masters’s music performance degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

Lee University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s music performance students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree music performance students whose families make $48-$75k list, Lee University has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lee University are $14,330, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead State University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s music performance degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Morehead State University are $10,512, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of New Orleans is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s music performance degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music performance degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at VSU are $18,682, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Valdosta State University Music Performance Report

#21

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 3 masters’s music performance degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228.

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#22

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#20 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 masters’s music performance degrees to qualified students.

Georgia State also made our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s music performance degrees to qualified students.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #24, Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public institution located in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NSU are $20,402, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#15 in overall quality

Loyola University New Orleans did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Performance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #25. Loyola New Orleans is a small school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 2 masters’s music performance degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Loyola New Orleans, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Music Performance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola University New Orleans are $17,906, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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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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