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2027 Best Value Music Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,133 Avg Student Debt
$65,974 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Music Badge [Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for music students.

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2027 Best Value Music Schools in Minnesota

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

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Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 best value for music in Minnesota. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the music program here. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $28,677. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Minnesota Duluth one of the best values for music. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. In-state tuition and fees average $14,608, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. Students borrow a median of $24,427 to complete the music program here. Music graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $31,780 early in their careers. Set against $24,427 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

3

A rank of #3 makes Gustavus Adolphus College one of the best values for music. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $56,076 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,197 to complete the music program here. Early-career music graduates make about $44,396. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at St Olaf College earned it the #4 place for music. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $59,760. Typical student debt for music graduates is $23,750. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from St Olaf College generally make around $24,732. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.

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Concordia College At Moorhead is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College At Moorhead is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,170. Music graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Concordia College At Moorhead generally make around $44,611. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #6 among the best values for music. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,398. Typical student debt for music graduates is $23,923. Early-career music graduates make about $65,183. That is a strong return on a $23,923 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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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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