by our College Data Analytics Team
[Music Technology](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music technology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value music technology schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in music technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Cuny City College earned the #1 spot for value among music technology schools in New York. Cuny City College is a large public school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $7,340, compared with $15,290 for out-of-state students. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Early-career music technology graduates make about $19,145. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Students looking for strong value in music technology will find it at Cuny Queens College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,538, with out-of-state students paying around $15,488. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $12,157. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $41,847. Set against $12,157 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Schenectady County Community College earned it the #3 place for music technology. Set in the city of Schenectady, Schenectady County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,190 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,974 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,902.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mercy College earned it the #4 place for music technology. Set in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry, Mercy College is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $22,880. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. Music Technology graduates of Mercy College earn a median of $61,432 early in their careers. Set against $26,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
A rank of #5 makes Five Towns College one of the best values for music technology. Located in the suburb of Dix Hills, Five Towns College is a small private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $30,250. Students borrow a median of $27,750 to complete the music technology program here. Music Technology graduates of Five Towns College earn a median of $25,554 early in their careers. Set against $27,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Rochester earned the #6 position for value in music technology this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,080. Music Technology graduates carry a median of $26,769 in student loans. Early-career music technology graduates make about $27,409. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Syracuse University came in at #7 for value in music technology this year. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $65,528 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,130 to complete the music technology program here. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $18,574. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 46%.
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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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