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2026 Best Value Music Technology Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$21,384 Avg Student Debt
$47,853 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Music Technology Badge [Music Technology](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music technology education at a price that pays off.

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

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2026 Best Value Music Technology Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in music technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Music Technology Schools

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Our analysis ranked Miami Dade College the best value for a degree in music technology in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,838, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $11,967. Music Technology graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $40,267 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL

A rank of #2 makes St Petersburg College one of the best values for music technology. Set in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,682 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,286 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $24,385. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from St Petersburg College generally make around $48,218. That is a strong return on a $24,385 median debt.

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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL

Students looking for strong value in music technology will find it at Daytona State College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,106 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,994 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,227 to complete the music technology program here. Music Technology graduates of Daytona State College earn a median of $43,320 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,227 median debt.

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value music technology schools. Located in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,661, while out-of-state students pay about $24,012. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $42,595. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value music technology schools. Set in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,664 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,576. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $10,575. Early-career music technology graduates make about $22,985. Set against $10,575 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of North Florida earned the #6 position for value in music technology this year. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. Students from in state pay about $5,964 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,407 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,188 to complete the music technology program here. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from University Of North Florida generally make around $24,405. That is a strong return on a $20,188 median debt. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.

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Western Carolina University earned the #7 position for value in music technology this year. Western Carolina University is a large public school located in the town of Cullowhee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,630, while out-of-state students pay about $8,630. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Western Carolina University generally make around $44,926. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Middle Tennessee State University came in at #8 for value in music technology this year. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,266, while out-of-state students pay about $31,574. Students borrow a median of $22,608 to complete the music technology program here. Music Technology graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $27,586 early in their careers. Set against $22,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Middle Tennessee State University admits about 69% of applicants.

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University Of Georgia earned the #9 position for value in music technology this year. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $22,344 to complete the music technology program here. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $24,514. Set against $22,344 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of North Carolina At Asheville placed #10 among the best values for music technology. Located in the city of Asheville, University Of North Carolina At Asheville is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,501, with out-of-state students paying around $24,849. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $22,108 in student loans. Music Technology graduates of University Of North Carolina At Asheville earn a median of $31,821 early in their careers. Set against $22,108 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Asheville admits about 92% of applicants.

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #11 for value in music technology this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $23,453 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. That is a strong return on a $23,453 median debt. The University Of Tennessee admits about 42% of applicants.

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American Intercontinental University Atlanta earned the #12 position for value in music technology this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, American Intercontinental University Atlanta is a small private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,527. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete the music technology program here. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from American Intercontinental University Atlanta generally make around $22,690. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.

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University Of Mobile came in at #13 for value in music technology this year. Located in the rural area of Mobile, University Of Mobile is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $26,910 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,127 to complete the music technology program here. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from University Of Mobile generally make around $50,507. Set against $30,127 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College landed the #14 spot for music technology value this year. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,830, while out-of-state students pay about $8,952. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $13,110 in student loans. Music Technology graduates of Broward College earn a median of $51,328 early in their careers. Set against $13,110 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Stetson University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value music technology schools. Located in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,410. Students borrow a median of $26,548 to complete the music technology program here. Early-career music technology graduates make about $38,839. That is a strong return on a $26,548 median debt. Stetson University admits about 72% of applicants.

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Loyola University New Orleans came in at #16 for value in music technology this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,440. Students borrow a median of $26,899 to complete the music technology program here. Early-career music technology graduates make about $48,040. Set against $26,899 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Loyola University New Orleans admits about 93% of applicants.

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University came in at #17 for value in music technology this year. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,950. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the music technology program here. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Shenandoah University generally make around $62,948. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University earned the #18 position for value in music technology this year. Set in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,150. Students borrow a median of $21,039 to complete the music technology program here. Early-career music technology graduates make about $64,132. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University came in at #19 for value in music technology this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $42,540 in tuition and fees. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $25,988 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $27,517. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University came in at #20 for value in music technology this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,906. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Music Technology graduates of Full Sail University earn a median of $24,012 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt.

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Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best value music technology schools. Set in the suburb of Duluth, Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media is a small private for-profit institution. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $16,507 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media generally make around $20,098. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 38 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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