by our College Data Analytics Team
[Music History](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-history/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for music history students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the music history degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Rider University, our #1 best value for music history in New Jersey. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,120. Typical student debt for music history graduates is $27,000. Music History graduates of Rider University earn a median of $26,943 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
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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