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2027 Best Value General Music Schools in Wisconsin

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,533 Avg Student Debt
$59,240 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Music Badge [General Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/general-music/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general music education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general music students.

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2027 Best Value General Music Schools in Wisconsin

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

Best Value General Music Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Whitewater, our #1 best value for general music in Wisconsin. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Typical student debt for general music graduates is $27,000. General Music graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $31,134 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general music schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. Typical student debt for general music graduates is $25,750. Early-career general music graduates make about $27,478. That is a strong return on a $25,750 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire one of the best values for general music. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, while out-of-state students pay about $19,228. Typical student debt for general music graduates is $26,637. Early-career general music graduates make about $43,764. That is a strong return on a $26,637 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general music, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. General Music graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. General Music graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $31,552 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Lawrence University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general music schools. Lawrence University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Appleton. Students from in state pay about $56,982 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete the general music program here. Median earnings reach $55,789 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.

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Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College landed the #6 spot for general music value this year. Set in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,750. General Music graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career general music graduates make about $24,273. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Notes and References

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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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