2027 Best Value Music Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
[Music Technology](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools to find the best return on investment for music technology students.
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2027 Best Value Music Technology Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the music technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Music Technology Schools
El Centro College tops our 2027 list of the best value music technology schools in the United States. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $14,557 in student loans. Music Technology graduates of El Centro College earn a median of $41,295 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,557 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in music technology will find it at Miami Dade College, which ranked #2. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. Students from in state pay about $2,838 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $11,967 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $40,267. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Utah Valley University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value music technology schools. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $16,478. Music Technology graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $24,952 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in music technology will find it at Daytona State College, which ranked #4. Daytona State College is a large public school located in the city of Daytona Beach. In-state tuition and fees average $3,106, compared with $11,994 for out-of-state students. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $14,227 in student loans. Early-career music technology graduates make about $43,320. That is a strong return on a $14,227 median debt.
St Petersburg College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music technology, landing the #5 spot this year. St Petersburg College is a very large public school located in the city of St. Petersburg. Students from in state pay about $2,682 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,286. Students borrow a median of $24,385 to complete the music technology program here. Early-career music technology graduates make about $48,218. That is a strong return on a $24,385 median debt.
Northwest College placed #6 among the best values for music technology. Northwest College is a small public school located in the town of Powell. In-state tuition and fees average $4,962, while out-of-state students pay about $11,262. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $12,996 in student loans. Music Technology graduates of Northwest College earn a median of $40,014 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Valencia College came in at #7 for value in music technology this year. Set in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,664 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,576. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $10,575. Music Technology graduates of Valencia College earn a median of $22,985 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,575 median debt.
Shoreline Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value music technology schools. Shoreline Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Shoreline. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,115, compared with $7,905 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,644 to complete the music technology program here. Music Technology graduates of Shoreline Community College earn a median of $62,009 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Portland Community College landed the #9 spot for music technology value this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,440 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $20,648. Music Technology graduates of Portland Community College earn a median of $49,580 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mesa Community College landed the #10 spot for music technology value this year. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. Early-career music technology graduates make about $54,730. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Schenectady County Community College came in at #11 for value in music technology this year. Located in the city of Schenectady, Schenectady County Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,190, while out-of-state students pay about $8,974. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,902 ten years after entry.
Broward College placed #12 among the best values for music technology. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,830, with out-of-state students paying around $8,952. Students borrow a median of $13,110 to complete the music technology program here. Early-career music technology graduates make about $51,328. That is a strong return on a $13,110 median debt.
Los Angeles Film School ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value music technology schools. Located in the city of Hollywood, Los Angeles Film School is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $22,625 to complete the music technology program here. Music Technology graduates of Los Angeles Film School earn a median of $21,399 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,625 median debt.
Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value music technology schools. Located in the suburb of Duluth, Atlanta Institute Of Music And Media is a small private for-profit university. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $19,687 in student loans. Early-career music technology graduates make about $16,086. Set against $19,687 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Full Sail University earned the #15 position for value in music technology this year. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. In-state tuition and fees average $26,906. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $27,000. Music Technology graduates of Full Sail University earn a median of $23,018 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Los Angeles Music Academy earned the #16 position for value in music technology this year. Set in the city of Pasadena, Los Angeles Music Academy is a small private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $29,190. Students borrow a median of $37,296 to complete the music technology program here. Music Technology graduates of Los Angeles Music Academy earn a median of $24,059 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Other Music Technology Degree Levels
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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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 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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