2027 Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools
[Keyboard Instruments](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/keyboard-instruments/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 68 schools to find the best return on investment for keyboard instruments students.
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Finding the Best Value Keyboard Instruments School for You
Where you study keyboard instruments affects both what you pay and what you earn. To help, we created our Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the keyboard instruments degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Keyboard Instruments Schools
For return on investment in keyboard instruments, no school beat University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $19,397. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $29,641. Set against $19,397 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in keyboard instruments will find it at Utah Valley University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $16,478. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $24,952 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Vanderbilt University one of the best values for keyboard instruments. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants.
Rice University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in keyboard instruments, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,247. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Rice University earn a median of $30,454 early in their careers. Set against $11,904 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted.
Mesa Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value keyboard instruments schools. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Mesa Community College generally make around $54,730. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Weber State University landed the #6 spot for keyboard instruments value this year. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $53,920. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #7 position for value in keyboard instruments this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $16,481. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $65,681. Set against $16,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 39%.
Oakland University came in at #8 for value in keyboard instruments this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $25,972 in student loans. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $54,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Valley City State University placed #9 among the best values for keyboard instruments. Located in the town of Valley City, Valley City State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,580, compared with $13,544 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,074 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Valley City State University generally make around $48,241. Set against $25,074 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #10 position for value in keyboard instruments this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $10,460 in student loans. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $22,625 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Wichita State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value keyboard instruments schools. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,684, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $24,262. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $49,278 early in their careers. Set against $24,262 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wichita State University admits about 94% of applicants.
University Of Northern Iowa earned the #12 position for value in keyboard instruments this year. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $32,175. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Northern Iowa admits about 93% of applicants.
Indiana University Bloomington earned the #13 position for value in keyboard instruments this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $20,769 in student loans. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $28,328. Set against $20,769 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
Portland State University placed #14 among the best values for keyboard instruments. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $27,846 in student loans. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $17,638. That is a strong return on a $27,846 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Akron Main Campus earned the #15 position for value in keyboard instruments this year. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. Students borrow a median of $25,062 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Keyboard Instruments graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $49,045 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Akron Main Campus admits about 60% of applicants.
University Of Delaware placed #16 among the best values for keyboard instruments. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Students borrow a median of $25,334 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $54,155. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Western Michigan University earned the #17 position for value in keyboard instruments this year. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $48,966. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Central Washington University came in at #18 for value in keyboard instruments this year. Set in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,417, with out-of-state students paying around $27,526. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $26,000. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of $44,178 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Puerto Rico Conservatory Of Music placed #19 among the best values for keyboard instruments. Puerto Rico Conservatory Of Music is a small public school located in the city of San Juan. Students from in state pay about $3,370 in tuition and fees, compared with $3,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Puerto Rico Conservatory Of Music earn a median of $5,005 early in their careers. Set against $12,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Hawaii placed #20 among the best values for keyboard instruments. Located in the town of Laie, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,630. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $41,461. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Tennessee landed the #21 spot for keyboard instruments value this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,812 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,453 to complete the keyboard instruments program here. Keyboard Instruments graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $33,043 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Central Michigan University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value keyboard instruments schools. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,480 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $27,975. Soon after graduation, keyboard instruments degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $24,911. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Central Oklahoma placed #23 among the best values for keyboard instruments. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,818 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Early-career keyboard instruments graduates make about $25,548. Set against $23,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.
Texas Tech University earned the #24 position for value in keyboard instruments this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for keyboard instruments graduates is $27,816. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $39,571 early in their careers. Set against $27,816 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Michigan State University landed the #25 spot for keyboard instruments value this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Keyboard Instruments graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. Keyboard Instruments graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $40,570 early in their careers. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 68 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 68 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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