[Voice Performance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/voice-performance/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for voice performance students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the voice performance degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked University Of Delaware the best value for a degree in voice performance in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $25,334 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $54,155. That is a strong return on a $25,334 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #2 place for voice performance. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,775, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,258 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Suny At Purchase College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Located in the suburb of Purchase, Suny At Purchase College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,016, compared with $19,266 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,179 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $22,569. Set against $22,179 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rider University earned it the #4 place for voice performance. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $41,120 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Rider University generally make around $26,943. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Rider University admits about 79% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in voice performance will find it at Temple University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $24,000. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $20,667. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
University Of Rochester came in at #6 for value in voice performance this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,080. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $26,769. Voice Performance graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $60,865 early in their careers. Set against $26,769 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Rochester admits about 40% of applicants.
Catholic University Of America came in at #7 for value in voice performance this year. Set in the city of Washington, Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $58,378 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $24,625. Voice Performance graduates of Catholic University Of America earn a median of $23,856 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Catholic University Of America admits about 83% of applicants.
Carnegie Mellon University placed #8 among the best values for voice performance. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $24,431 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $23,278. Set against $24,431 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Carnegie Mellon University admits about 12% of applicants.
Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #9 for value in voice performance this year. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,432. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $25,211 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $61,547. Set against $25,211 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
New York University earned the #10 position for value in voice performance this year. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of New York University earn a median of $28,287 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Syracuse University came in at #11 for value in voice performance this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Students borrow a median of $26,130 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $18,574. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Syracuse University admits about 46% of applicants.
The Juilliard School placed #12 among the best values for voice performance. Located in the city of New York, The Juilliard School is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $57,950. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $14,101. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
Manhattan School Of Music came in at #13 for value in voice performance this year. Located in the city of New York, Manhattan School Of Music is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,050. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Manhattan School Of Music generally make around $18,441. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Manhattan School Of Music admits about 41% of applicants.
The New School came in at #14 for value in voice performance this year. Set in the city of New York, The New School is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,730. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $15,510. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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