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2027 Best Value General Music Schools in Minnesota

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,133 Avg Student Debt
$65,974 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Music Badge [General Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/general-music/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general music students.

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2027 Best Value General Music Schools in Minnesota

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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Our analysis ranked University Of Minnesota Twin Cities the best value for a degree in general music in Minnesota. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. General Music graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. General Music graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $28,677 early in their careers. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in general music will find it at University Of Minnesota Duluth, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. General Music graduates carry a median of $24,427 in student loans. General Music graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $31,780 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Gustavus Adolphus College earned it the #3 place for general music. Set in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,076. Students borrow a median of $26,197 to complete the general music program here. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus College generally make around $44,396. Set against $26,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at St Olaf College earned it the #4 place for general music. Located in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $59,760. Typical student debt for general music graduates is $23,750. Early-career general music graduates make about $24,732. Set against $23,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 48%.

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Students looking for strong value in general music will find it at Concordia College At Moorhead, which ranked #5. Concordia College At Moorhead is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moorhead. In-state tuition and fees average $31,170. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general music program here. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from Concordia College At Moorhead generally make around $44,611. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Concordia College At Moorhead admits about 63% of applicants.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #6 spot for general music value this year. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. In-state tuition and fees average $54,398. General Music graduates carry a median of $23,923 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general music degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $65,183. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, 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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