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MBA in Music Business
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2026 Best Value General Music Schools in Utah
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general music degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Music Schools
For return on investment in general music, no school beat Snow College this year. Located in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,338 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,288. Typical student debt for general music graduates is $10,440. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Snow College generally make around $42,776. Set against $10,440 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Utah Valley University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general music schools. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general music graduates is $16,478. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $24,952. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Weber State University one of the best values for general music. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. General Music graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. General Music graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt.
Utah State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general music schools. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general music graduates is $13,500. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $22,983. Set against $13,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Utah came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general music schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete the general music program here. Early-career general music graduates make about $42,548. Set against $16,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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Brigham Young University Provo earned the #6 position for value in general music this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Students borrow a median of $10,460 to complete the general music program here. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $22,625. That is a strong return on a $10,460 median debt. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
[General Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/general-music/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
