by our College Data Analytics Team
[Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for music students.
What’s on this page:
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in music, balancing cost against outcomes.
Northwest College tops our 2027 list of the best value music schools in Wyoming. Set in the town of Powell, Northwest College is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,962, compared with $11,262 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,996 to complete the music program here. Music graduates of Northwest College earn a median of $40,014 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.