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2027 Best Value Music Theory & Composition Schools in Oklahoma

[Music Theory & Composition](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/music-theory-and-composition/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music theory & composition education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for music theory & composition students.

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• Best Value Music Theory & Composition Schools in Oklahoma

2027 Best Value Music Theory & Composition Schools in Oklahoma

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

Best Value Music Theory & Composition Schools

1

University Of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

$8,818 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,125 Avg Student Debt

$48,351 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Central Oklahoma earned the #1 spot for value among music theory & composition schools in Oklahoma. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, with out-of-state students paying around $19,704. Music Theory & Composition graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music theory & composition degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $44,085. That is a strong return on a $23,125 median debt. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.

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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

$34,754 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,456 Avg Student Debt

$54,655 Median Earnings (10yr)

Oklahoma City University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value music theory & composition schools. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,754 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for music theory & composition graduates is $26,456. Early-career music theory & composition graduates make about $22,203. That is a strong return on a $26,456 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Notes and References

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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.