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2026 Best Value Music Schools in Nebraska

2 Colleges in the United States
$23,110 Avg Student Debt
$53,634 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Music Badge [Music](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong music education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for music students.

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2026 Best Value Music Schools in Nebraska

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

Best Value Music Schools

1

University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned the #1 spot for value among music schools in Nebraska. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. In-state tuition and fees average $8,718, while out-of-state students pay about $23,206. Typical student debt for music graduates is $21,783. Music graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $20,881 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,783 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

2

Students looking for strong value in music will find it at University Of Nebraska At Kearney, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,564, while out-of-state students pay about $16,484. Students borrow a median of $22,173 to complete the music program here. Early-career music graduates make about $46,744. Set against $22,173 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

3

A rank of #3 makes University Of Nebraska Lincoln one of the best values for music. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Music graduates carry a median of $25,373 in student loans. Soon after graduation, music degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $48,098. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 14 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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