by our College Data Analytics Team
[Voice Performance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/voice-performance/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong voice performance education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment 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 West Chester University Of Pennsylvania the best value for a degree in voice performance in Pennsylvania. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. In-state tuition and fees average $10,775, compared with $22,599 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $61,258 ten years out. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Temple University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in voice performance, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $24,000. Voice Performance graduates of Temple University earn a median of $20,667 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in voice performance will find it at Carnegie Mellon University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $24,431. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $23,278. Set against $24,431 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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