2026 Best Value Music Education Schools in Idaho
[Music Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/music-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music education education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for music education students.
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2026 Best Value Music Education Schools in Idaho
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the music education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Music Education Schools
Leading the list is Brigham Young University Idaho, our #1 best value for music education in Idaho. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800. Students borrow a median of $13,680 to complete the music education program here. Early-career music education graduates make about $42,094. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Idaho one of the best values for music education. University Of Idaho is a large public school located in the town of Moscow. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Typical student debt for music education graduates is $29,000. Early-career music education graduates make about $45,764. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Idaho State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,610, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Music Education graduates carry a median of $23,199 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music education degree recipients from Idaho State University generally make around $41,011. That is a strong return on a $23,199 median debt.
Boise State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Music Education graduates carry a median of $24,440 in student loans. Music Education graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $52,527 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,440 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 4 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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