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2027 Best Value Music History Schools in Ohio

5 Colleges in the United States
$27,200 Avg Student Debt
$52,079 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Music History Badge [Music History](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-history/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music history education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value music history schools.

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2027 Best Value Music History Schools in Ohio

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

Best Value Music History Schools

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Our analysis ranked Ohio State University Main Campus the best value for a degree in music history in Ohio. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Music History graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Music History graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $58,088 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Students looking for strong value in music history will find it at Kent State University At Kent, which ranked #2. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Typical student debt for music history graduates is $28,000. Early-career music history graduates make about $44,776. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in music history will find it at Ohio University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the music history program here. Early-career music history graduates make about $34,193. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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A rank of #4 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the best values for music history. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the music history program here. Music History graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $27,559 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.

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Baldwin Wallace College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value music history schools. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,832. Typical student debt for music history graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, music history degree recipients from Baldwin Wallace College generally make around $46,668. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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