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MBA in Music Business
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2026 Best Value Music Schools in Minnesota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in music, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Music Schools
Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 best value for music in Minnesota. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $28,677. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities admits about 80% of applicants.
University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value music schools. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. Students borrow a median of $24,427 to complete the music program here. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $31,780. Set against $24,427 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at St Olaf College earned it the #3 place for music. St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. In-state tuition and fees average $59,760. Typical student debt for music graduates is $23,750. Music graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of $24,732 early in their careers. Set against $23,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. St Olaf College admits about 48% of applicants.
Concordia College At Moorhead came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value music schools. Set in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College At Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $31,170 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the music program here. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from Concordia College At Moorhead generally make around $44,611. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Gustavus Adolphus College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value music schools. Set in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,076. Music graduates carry a median of $26,197 in student loans. Early-career music graduates make about $44,396. Set against $26,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
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University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #6 for value in music this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $54,398. Students borrow a median of $23,923 to complete the music program here. Music graduates of University Of St Thomas Minnesota earn a median of $65,183 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,923 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
[Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
