2027 Best Value Percussion Instruments Schools
[Percussion Instruments](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/percussion-instruments/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong percussion instruments education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value percussion instruments schools.
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Where you study percussion instruments affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Percussion Instruments Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Percussion Instruments Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the percussion instruments degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Percussion Instruments Schools
Our analysis ranked Rice University the best value for a degree in percussion instruments in the United States. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,247. Percussion Instruments graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. Soon after graduation, percussion instruments degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $30,454. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. The acceptance rate is 8%.
University Of North Alabama came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value percussion instruments schools. Set in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,120, while out-of-state students pay about $22,320. Typical student debt for percussion instruments graduates is $24,000. Early-career percussion instruments graduates make about $35,599. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Vanderbilt University earned it the #3 place for percussion instruments. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. Percussion Instruments graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Early-career percussion instruments graduates make about $77,997. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value percussion instruments schools. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for percussion instruments graduates is $16,481. Early-career percussion instruments graduates make about $65,681. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
Puerto Rico Conservatory Of Music came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value percussion instruments schools. Set in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico Conservatory Of Music is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,370, while out-of-state students pay about $3,850. Typical student debt for percussion instruments graduates is $12,250. Percussion Instruments graduates of Puerto Rico Conservatory Of Music earn a median of $5,005 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #6 for value in percussion instruments this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Typical student debt for percussion instruments graduates is $20,769. Soon after graduation, percussion instruments degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $28,328. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value percussion instruments schools. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Percussion Instruments graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Early-career percussion instruments graduates make about $44,085. That is a strong return on a $23,125 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Hartford landed the #8 spot for percussion instruments value this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,075. Percussion Instruments graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Percussion Instruments graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $26,775 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of Southern California came in at #9 for value in percussion instruments this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Percussion Instruments graduates carry a median of $20,976 in student loans. Percussion Instruments graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. Set against $20,976 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants.
Roosevelt University came in at #10 for value in percussion instruments this year. Roosevelt University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,315. Typical student debt for percussion instruments graduates is $27,750. Percussion Instruments graduates of Roosevelt University earn a median of $29,974 early in their careers. Set against $27,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Ithaca College came in at #11 for value in percussion instruments this year. Ithaca College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ithaca. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,616. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the percussion instruments program here. Early-career percussion instruments graduates make about $38,328. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
San Francisco Conservatory Of Music ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value percussion instruments schools. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory Of Music is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,150. Percussion Instruments graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career percussion instruments graduates make about $32,882. San Francisco Conservatory Of Music admits about 55% of applicants.
The Juilliard School ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value percussion instruments schools. The Juilliard School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $57,950. Percussion Instruments graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Percussion Instruments graduates of The Juilliard School earn a median of $14,101 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
Chapman University landed the #14 spot for percussion instruments value this year. Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Orange. Students from in state pay about $64,984 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for percussion instruments graduates is $27,000. Early-career percussion instruments graduates make about $14,538. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Los Angeles Music Academy ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value percussion instruments schools. Los Angeles Music Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,190. Students borrow a median of $37,296 to complete the percussion instruments program here. Soon after graduation, percussion instruments degree recipients from Los Angeles Music Academy generally make around $24,059. Set against $37,296 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Los Angeles Music Academy admits about 88% of applicants.
The New England Conservatory Of Music came in at #16 for value in percussion instruments this year. Set in the city of Boston, The New England Conservatory Of Music is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,750. Students borrow a median of $26,991 to complete the percussion instruments program here. Early-career percussion instruments graduates make about $24,499. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 41% of applicants are accepted.
Manhattan School Of Music ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value percussion instruments schools. Manhattan School Of Music is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $57,050 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for percussion instruments graduates is $27,000. Early-career percussion instruments graduates make about $18,441. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 41% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 17 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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