2027 Best Value Music Schools in South Carolina

1

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

For return on investment in music, no school beat Winthrop University this year. Set in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,678 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,676. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the music program here. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Winthrop University generally make around $25,952. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Winthrop University admits about 79% of applicants.

2

College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

A rank of #2 makes College Of Charleston one of the best values for music. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,978, with out-of-state students paying around $38,296. Students borrow a median of $24,733 to complete the music program here. Music graduates of College Of Charleston earn a median of $40,222 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

3

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Students looking for strong value in music will find it at Bob Jones University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $22,892. Music graduates carry a median of $20,497 in student loans. Music graduates of Bob Jones University earn a median of $40,538 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

4

University Of South Carolina Columbia
Columbia, SC

University Of South Carolina Columbia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Typical student debt for music graduates is $27,000. Early-career music graduates make about $38,397. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of South Carolina Columbia admits about 60% of applicants.

5

Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music, landing the #5 spot this year. Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,770. Music graduates carry a median of $20,830 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Furman University generally make around $36,520. That is a strong return on a $20,830 median debt. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.