2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Music is the 40th most popular major in the country with 27,047 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, music graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $25,639 and had an average of $28,653 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southwest region, there were 2,964 music graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,126 and $28,647 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 672 music graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.
For this year’s “Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 28 colleges that offer a degree in music. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great music programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the music program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k.
Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Music (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rice University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Rice is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 57 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Rice did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Edinburg, Texas, and it awarded 5 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Rio Grande Valley, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of North Texas is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 98 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.
UNT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #4 spot on the list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree music students whose families make $0-$30k list, UTSA has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Woman’s University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Texas Woman’s University is a fairly large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 19 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.
TWU also took the #23 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #6, Texas Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 21 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.
Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s music students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.
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The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The University of Texas at El Paso is located in El Paso, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s music degrees to qualified students.
UTEP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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With a ranking of #9, Stephen F Austin State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Nacogdoches, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.
SFASU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Sam Houston State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s music students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree music students whose families make $0-$30k list, SHSU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas A&M University - Kingsville is a public institution located in Kingsville, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree music students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A&M Kingsville has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Kingsville are $14,066, but some majors have different tuition rates.
The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 39 diplomas to qualified masters’s music students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree music students whose families make $0-$30k list, UT Austin has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. ASU - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 55 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.
ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of Houston landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.
UH also took the #16 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #15, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 23 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.
University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.
With a ranking of #16, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in San Marcos, Texas, this large public school handed out 26 diplomas to qualified masters’s music students in 2019-2020.
Texas State also made our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040.
Texas A&M University - Commerce ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Texas A&M University - Commerce is located in Commerce, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 masters’s music degrees to qualified students.
Texas A&M Commerce not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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West Texas A&M University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. Canyon, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s music degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.
West Texas A&M University also took the #0 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Texas A&M University are $8,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.
The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified masters’s music students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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New Mexico State University - Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.
NMSU Main Campus also took the #25 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275.
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University of Central Oklahoma ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Central Oklahoma is a fairly large school located in Edmond, Oklahoma that handed out 28 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.
UCO also took the #7 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Oklahoma are $17,913.
Northern Arizona University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. NAU is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s music degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at NAU, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489.
Oklahoma City University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. OCU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 29 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree music students whose families make $0-$30k list, OCU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma City University are $13,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #24. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a large public school situated in Norman, Oklahoma. It awarded 29 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.
University of Oklahoma also took the #11 spot in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Music Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #25. UNM is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 31 masters’s music degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree music students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNM has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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- 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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- *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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