2026 Best Value Music Technology Schools in the New England Region
[Music Technology](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for music technology students.
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2026 Best Value Music Technology Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in music technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Music Technology Schools
Leading the list is University Of Massachusetts Lowell, our #1 best value for music technology in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career music technology graduates make about $35,311. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Lowell admits about 83% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Keene State College one of the best values for music technology. Located in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,784, with out-of-state students paying around $26,840. Students borrow a median of $26,185 to complete the music technology program here. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Keene State College generally make around $41,049. Set against $26,185 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Keene State College admits about 90% of applicants.
Brown University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value music technology schools. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $71,312 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $13,025. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $62,820. That is a strong return on a $13,025 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Maine At Augusta one of the best values for music technology. University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Augusta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,888, compared with $22,178 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $29,313. Music Technology graduates of University Of Maine At Augusta earn a median of $45,574 early in their careers. Set against $29,313 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Hartford is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,075. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the music technology program here. Music Technology graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $26,775 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Bennington College came in at #6 for value in music technology this year. Located in the town of Bennington, Bennington College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $66,262. Students borrow a median of $26,815 to complete the music technology program here. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Bennington College generally make around $29,031. Set against $26,815 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 44%.
University Of New Haven earned the #7 position for value in music technology this year. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,332. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Music Technology graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $22,171 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Berklee College Of Music came in at #8 for value in music technology this year. Berklee College Of Music is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $52,040 in tuition and fees. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $24,979 in student loans. Music Technology graduates of Berklee College Of Music earn a median of $26,374 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 44%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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