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2026 Best Value Voice Performance Schools in the Southeast Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,523 Avg Student Debt
$55,835 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Voice Performance Badge [Voice Performance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/voice-performance/) 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 31 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for voice performance students.

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2026 Best Value Voice Performance Schools in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in voice performance, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Voice Performance Schools

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

For return on investment in voice performance, no school beat Florida State University this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,992 in student loans. Voice Performance graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $26,311 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,992 median debt. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts is a great value for students pursuing a degree in voice performance, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Winston Salem, University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,477 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,211 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $23,143. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts generally make around $19,939. Set against $23,143 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 30% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in voice performance will find it at University Of Memphis, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,728, with out-of-state students paying around $15,384. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $22,060 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $48,890. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Memphis admits about 72% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Kentucky one of the best values for voice performance. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. Students from in state pay about $13,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $30,818. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Vanderbilt University earned it the #5 place for voice performance. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Mobile placed #6 among the best values for voice performance. University Of Mobile is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Mobile. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,910. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $30,127 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of Mobile generally make around $50,507. That is a strong return on a $30,127 median debt. University Of Mobile admits about 78% of applicants.

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University came in at #7 for value in voice performance this year. Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Greenville. Students from in state pay about $22,892 in tuition and fees. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $20,497 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Bob Jones University generally make around $40,538. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Stetson University landed the #8 spot for voice performance value this year. 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. Students borrow a median of $26,548 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of Stetson University earn a median of $15,905 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Loyola University New Orleans came in at #9 for value in voice performance this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,440. Students borrow a median of $26,899 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $48,040. Set against $26,899 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University earned the #10 position for value in voice performance this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,572. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $48,949. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value voice performance schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $33,956. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University came in at #12 for value in voice performance this year. Set in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $40,150. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Voice Performance graduates of Samford University earn a median of $64,132 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Samford University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University landed the #13 spot for voice performance value this year. Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,540. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $25,988 in student loans. Voice Performance 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 earned the #14 position for value in voice performance this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,998 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $23,991 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,998 median debt. The acceptance rate is 19%.

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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 · 31 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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