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2027 Best Value Music Schools in Louisiana

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,529 Avg Student Debt
$53,006 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Music Badge [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.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value music schools.

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2027 Best Value Music Schools in Louisiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in music, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Music Schools

1

Southeastern Louisiana University earned the #1 spot for value among music schools in Louisiana. Set in the city of Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,373, compared with $20,851 for out-of-state students. Music graduates carry a median of $30,745 in student loans. Music graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $41,404 early in their careers. Set against $30,745 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

2

A rank of #2 makes University Of Louisiana Lafayette one of the best values for music. Set in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,418, while out-of-state students pay about $24,146. Students borrow a median of $25,115 to complete the music program here. Music graduates of University Of Louisiana Lafayette earn a median of $13,479 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Louisiana Lafayette admits about 87% of applicants.

3

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Natchitoches, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,864, compared with $19,652 for out-of-state students. Music graduates carry a median of $22,885 in student loans. Music graduates of Northwestern State University Of Louisiana earn a median of $23,529 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana admits about 92% of applicants.

4

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earned it the #4 place for music. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music graduates is $19,455. Music graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $28,530 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,455 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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Students looking for strong value in music will find it at Loyola University New Orleans, which ranked #5. Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,440. Music graduates carry a median of $26,899 in student loans. Music graduates of Loyola University New Orleans earn a median of $48,040 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,899 median debt. Loyola University New Orleans admits about 93% of applicants.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #6 spot for music value this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,678. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete the music program here. Music graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $53,507 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,077 median debt. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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