[Voice Performance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/voice-performance/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for voice performance students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in voice performance, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in voice performance, no school beat Florida State University this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,992 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $26,311. Set against $23,992 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
Vanderbilt University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Memphis one of the best values for voice performance. Set in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,728, while out-of-state students pay about $15,384. Students borrow a median of $22,060 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of University Of Memphis earn a median of $48,890 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Located in the city of Winston Salem, University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,477, while out-of-state students pay about $27,211. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,143 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts generally make around $19,939. Set against $23,143 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 30% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Tennessee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in voice performance, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Students borrow a median of $23,453 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $33,043. Set against $23,453 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.
University Of Kentucky placed #6 among the best values for voice performance. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $30,818. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.
Stetson University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Located in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $57,410. Students borrow a median of $26,548 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $15,905. That is a strong return on a $26,548 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Bob Jones University landed the #8 spot for voice performance value this year. Set in the city of Greenville, Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $22,892 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $20,497. Voice Performance graduates of Bob Jones University earn a median of $40,538 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,497 median debt.
Loyola University New Orleans landed the #9 spot for voice performance value this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,440. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $26,899. Voice Performance graduates of Loyola University New Orleans earn a median of $48,040 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,899 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Lipscomb University landed the #10 spot for voice performance value this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,572. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $19,352 early in their careers. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants.
Liberty University came in at #11 for value in voice performance this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Voice Performance graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $33,956 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.
Samford University earned the #12 position for value in voice performance this year. Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,150. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $64,132. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Belmont University earned the #13 position for value in voice performance this year. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Students from in state pay about $42,540 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,988 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $27,517. Set against $25,988 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Belmont University admits about 95% of applicants.
University Of Miami came in at #14 for value in voice performance this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,616. Students borrow a median of $13,998 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $23,991. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 19%.
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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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