by our College Data Analytics Team
[Keyboard Instruments](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/keyboard-instruments/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for keyboard instruments students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the keyboard instruments degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is West Chester University Of Pennsylvania, our #1 best value for keyboard instruments in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,775, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,258. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Temple University earned it the #2 place for keyboard instruments. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $20,667. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earned it the #3 place for keyboard instruments. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $20,644 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Median earnings reach $63,435 ten years out. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
