2027 Best Value Music Technology Schools in Tennessee
[Music Technology](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music technology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for music technology students.
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2027 Best Value Music Technology Schools in Tennessee
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
For return on investment in music technology, no school beat Middle Tennessee State University this year. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,266, with out-of-state students paying around $31,574. Students borrow a median of $22,608 to complete the music technology program here. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from Middle Tennessee State University generally make around $27,586. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Middle Tennessee State University admits about 69% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in music technology will find it at Lee University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $23,790 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the music technology program here. Music Technology graduates of Lee University earn a median of $38,249 early in their careers. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lee University admits about 70% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes The University Of Tennessee one of the best values for music technology. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Students borrow a median of $23,453 to complete the music technology program here. Soon after graduation, music technology degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Belmont University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in music technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,540. Typical student debt for music technology graduates is $25,988. Early-career music technology graduates make about $27,517. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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