by our College Data Analytics Team
[Conducting](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/conducting/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong conducting education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for conducting students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in conducting, balancing cost against outcomes.
Butler University earned the #1 spot for value among conducting schools in Indiana. Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Indianapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $47,560. Typical student debt for conducting graduates is $24,170. Soon after graduation, conducting degree recipients from Butler University generally make around $68,222. That is a strong return on a $24,170 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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