[Voice Performance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/voice-performance/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong voice performance education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 69 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for voice performance students.
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Our analysis ranked Florida State University the best value for a degree in voice performance in the United States. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,992 in student loans. Voice Performance graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $26,311 early in their careers. Set against $23,992 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 24%.
A rank of #2 makes Rice University one of the best values for voice performance. 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. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $11,904. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $30,454. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 8%.
Vanderbilt University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Vanderbilt University admits about 6% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earned it the #4 place for voice performance. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $24,625 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $25,536. Set against $24,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Memphis came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. University Of Memphis is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,728, while out-of-state students pay about $15,384. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $22,060 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $48,890. That is a strong return on a $22,060 median debt. University Of Memphis admits about 72% of applicants.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #6 for value in voice performance this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. That is a strong return on a $16,481 median debt. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
Weber State University placed #7 among the best values for voice performance. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,557 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $53,920. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt.
Oakland University earned the #8 position for value in voice performance this year. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $54,785. Set against $25,972 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Wichita State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,684, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $24,262. Voice Performance graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $49,278 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #10 position for value in voice performance this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Students borrow a median of $10,460 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $22,625. That is a strong return on a $10,460 median debt. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
University Of Idaho placed #11 among the best values for voice performance. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $30,191. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Indiana University Bloomington landed the #12 spot for voice performance value this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Students borrow a median of $20,769 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $28,328. Set against $20,769 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts placed #13 among the best values for voice performance. University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts is a small public school located in the city of Winston Salem. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,477, compared with $27,211 for out-of-state students. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,143 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $19,939. That is a strong return on a $23,143 median debt. University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts admits about 30% of applicants.
University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $25,062. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $49,045. That is a strong return on a $25,062 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
Portland State University earned the #15 position for value in voice performance this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Students borrow a median of $27,846 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $17,638. That is a strong return on a $27,846 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Delaware earned the #16 position for value in voice performance this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Students borrow a median of $25,334 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $54,155 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,334 median debt. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Western Michigan University landed the #17 spot for voice performance value this year. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, compared with $19,952 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $27,361 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Brigham Young University Hawaii ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Set in the town of Laie, Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $6,630 in tuition and fees. Voice Performance graduates of Brigham Young University Hawaii earn a median of $41,461 early in their careers. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.
Puerto Rico Conservatory Of Music placed #19 among the best values for voice performance. Puerto Rico Conservatory Of Music is a small public school located in the city of San Juan. Students from in state pay about $3,370 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $3,850. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $12,250. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Puerto Rico Conservatory Of Music generally make around $5,005. That is a strong return on a $12,250 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Tennessee placed #20 among the best values for voice performance. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,453 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $33,043. Set against $23,453 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Central Michigan University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $27,975. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $24,911. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Kentucky came in at #22 for value in voice performance this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $30,818. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Missouri State University Springfield placed #23 among the best values for voice performance. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $46,503. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Texas Tech University earned the #24 position for value in voice performance this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $27,816 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $50,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Tech University admits about 73% of applicants.
University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,818 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Voice Performance graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $25,548 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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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 · 69 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 69 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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