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2026 Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools in Washington

2 Colleges in the United States
$23,160 Avg Student Debt
$69,880 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Keyboard Instruments Badge [Keyboard Instruments](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/keyboard-instruments/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong keyboard instruments education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for keyboard instruments students.

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2026 Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in keyboard instruments, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Washington Seattle Campus the best value for a degree in keyboard instruments in Washington. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $16,481. Keyboard Instruments graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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Students looking for strong value in keyboard instruments will find it at Central Washington University, which ranked #2. Central Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Ellensburg. Students from in state pay about $9,417 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,526. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of $44,178 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Puget Sound earned it the #3 place for keyboard instruments. University Of Puget Sound is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tacoma. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,898. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $27,000. Keyboard Instruments graduates of University Of Puget Sound earn a median of $34,408 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Puget Sound admits about 72% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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