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2027 Best Value Music Schools in Arizona

5 Colleges in the United States
$17,539 Avg Student Debt
$52,835 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Music Badge [Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value music schools.

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2027 Best Value Music Schools in Arizona

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

Best Value Music Schools

1

Leading the list is Glendale Community College Glendale Az, our #1 best value for music in Arizona. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Typical student debt for music graduates is $15,996. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Set against $15,996 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

2

Mesa Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music, landing the #2 spot this year. Mesa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Mesa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music graduates is $13,750. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Mesa Community College generally make around $54,730. That is a strong return on a $13,750 median debt.

3

Students looking for strong value in music will find it at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Music graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $47,056. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.

4

A rank of #4 makes Arizona State University one of the best values for music. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,504 to complete the music program here. Early-career music graduates make about $26,653. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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University Of Arizona is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Music graduates carry a median of $14,800 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $30,157. Set against $14,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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