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2026 Best Value Other Music Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the United States
$24,047 Avg Student Debt
$56,010 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Music Badge [Other Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 38 schools to find the best return on investment for other music students.

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2026 Best Value Other Music Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other music degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Music Schools

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Leading the list is The University Of Tennessee Martin, our #1 best value for other music in the Southeast Region. Located in the town of Martin, The University Of Tennessee Martin is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,560, compared with $16,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,770 to complete the other music program here. Other Music graduates of The University Of Tennessee Martin earn a median of $40,400 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Morehead State University earned it the #2 place for other music. Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Morehead. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,024, with out-of-state students paying around $14,980. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the other music program here. Early-career other music graduates make about $31,088. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Kentucky University earned it the #3 place for other music. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. In-state tuition and fees average $11,652, compared with $27,000 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $24,317. Other Music graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of $34,766 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,317 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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University Of Memphis came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value other music schools. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,728, with out-of-state students paying around $15,384. Students borrow a median of $22,060 to complete the other music program here. Early-career other music graduates make about $37,385. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Memphis admits about 72% of applicants.

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University Of Louisiana Monroe came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value other music schools. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. In-state tuition and fees average $9,190, while out-of-state students pay about $21,290. Other Music graduates carry a median of $22,465 in student loans. Other Music graduates of University Of Louisiana Monroe earn a median of $47,162 early in their careers. Set against $22,465 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Georgia State University came in at #6 for value in other music this year. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the other music program here. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $29,304. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%.

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George Mason University earned the #7 position for value in other music this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Other Music graduates carry a median of $24,048 in student loans. Early-career other music graduates make about $34,841. Set against $24,048 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value other music schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. Other Music graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Early-career other music graduates make about $77,997. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants.

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Stetson University placed #9 among the best values for other music. Set in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $57,410 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $26,548. Early-career other music graduates make about $15,905. That is a strong return on a $26,548 median debt. Stetson University admits about 72% of applicants.

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN

Lee University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value other music schools. Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Students from in state pay about $23,790 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the other music program here. Early-career other music graduates make about $38,249. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lee University admits about 70% of applicants.

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University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value other music schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Students from in state pay about $12,688 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $38,397. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of South Carolina Columbia admits about 60% of applicants.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University came in at #12 for value in other music this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,572. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $23,529. Early-career other music graduates make about $19,352. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University earned the #13 position for value in other music this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $33,956. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University placed #14 among the best values for other music. Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winchester. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,950. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the other music program here. Other Music graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $62,948 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Shenandoah University admits about 77% of applicants.

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value other music schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,540. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $25,988. Other Music graduates of Belmont University earn a median of $27,517 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Belmont University admits about 95% of applicants.

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami came in at #16 for value in other music this year. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other music graduates is $13,998. Soon after graduation, other music degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $23,991. That is a strong return on a $13,998 median debt. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #17 spot for other music value this year. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Students from in state pay about $68,678 in tuition and fees. Other Music graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. Early-career other music graduates make about $54,082. That is a strong return on a $22,077 median debt. Roughly 14% 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 · 38 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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