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2026 Best Value Musicology & Ethnomusicology Schools in Oregon

[Musicology & Ethnomusicology](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/musicology-and-ethnomusicology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong musicology & ethnomusicology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for musicology & ethnomusicology students.

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• Best Value Musicology & Ethnomusicology Schools in Oregon

2026 Best Value Musicology & Ethnomusicology Schools in Oregon

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the musicology & ethnomusicology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Musicology & Ethnomusicology Schools

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Portland State University
Portland, OR

$11,118 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,846 Avg Student Debt

$57,906 Median Earnings (10yr)

Portland State University earned the #1 spot for value among musicology & ethnomusicology schools in Oregon. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Typical student debt for musicology & ethnomusicology graduates is $27,846. Early-career musicology & ethnomusicology graduates make about $47,717. Set against $27,846 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Oregon
Eugene, OR

$15,320 In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,583 Avg Student Debt

$61,324 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in musicology & ethnomusicology will find it at University Of Oregon, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. Musicology & Ethnomusicology graduates carry a median of $20,583 in student loans. Musicology & Ethnomusicology graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $20,707 early in their careers. Set against $20,583 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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.