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2027 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the United States
$22,876 Avg Student Debt
$58,088 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Music Pedagogy Badge [Music Pedagogy](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-pedagogy/) 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.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value music pedagogy schools.

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2027 Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools

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For return on investment in music pedagogy, no school beat University Of Georgia this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music pedagogy graduates is $22,344. Soon after graduation, music pedagogy degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $24,514. That is a strong return on a $22,344 median debt. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in music pedagogy will find it at University Of North Carolina At Greensboro, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,661, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the music pedagogy program here. Early-career music pedagogy graduates make about $24,315. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Appalachian State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music pedagogy, landing the #3 spot this year. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. Students from in state pay about $7,579 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,212 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the music pedagogy program here. Early-career music pedagogy graduates make about $42,340. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Appalachian State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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University Of Kentucky came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value music pedagogy schools. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the music pedagogy program here. Music Pedagogy graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $30,818 early in their careers. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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The University Of Tennessee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music pedagogy, landing the #5 spot 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, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Typical student debt for music pedagogy graduates is $23,453. Soon after graduation, music pedagogy degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $33,043. That is a strong return on a $23,453 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

Bob Jones University landed the #6 spot for music pedagogy value this year. Bob Jones University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Greenville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $22,892. Music Pedagogy graduates carry a median of $20,497 in student loans. Music Pedagogy graduates of Bob Jones University earn a median of $40,538 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University landed the #7 spot for music pedagogy value this year. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Typical student debt for music pedagogy graduates is $20,968. Early-career music pedagogy graduates make about $36,106. Set against $20,968 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value music pedagogy schools. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,173. Typical student debt for music pedagogy graduates is $27,000. Music Pedagogy graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $33,956 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University earned the #9 position for value in music pedagogy this year. Set in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $36,950 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for music pedagogy graduates is $25,500. Early-career music pedagogy graduates make about $62,948. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami came in at #10 for value in music pedagogy this year. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. In-state tuition and fees average $62,616. Students borrow a median of $13,998 to complete the music pedagogy program here. Early-career music pedagogy graduates make about $23,991. Set against $13,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 19%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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