[Voice Performance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/voice-performance/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 67 schools to find the best return on investment for voice performance students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the voice performance degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in voice performance, no school beat Rice University this year. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,247. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $75,299. Set against $11,904 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rice University admits about 8% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida State University earned it the #2 place for voice performance. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $23,992. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $19,429. That is a strong return on a $23,992 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #3 place for voice performance. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. 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. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $65,681. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 39%.
A rank of #4 makes Vanderbilt University one of the best values for voice performance. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $77,997 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $24,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $13,128. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 42%.
University Of Memphis landed the #6 spot for voice performance value this year. 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, compared with $15,384 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $22,060. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $48,890. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Weber State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $19,176. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $53,920. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oakland University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Students borrow a median of $25,972 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $54,785 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Wichita State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $24,262. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Wichita State University generally make around $49,278. Set against $24,262 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wichita State University admits about 94% of applicants.
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #10 for value in voice performance this year. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. Students borrow a median of $25,062 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus generally make around $49,045. That is a strong return on a $25,062 median debt. University Of Akron Main Campus admits about 60% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo landed the #11 spot for voice performance value this year. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Students borrow a median of $10,460 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $22,625. Set against $10,460 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
University Of Idaho came in at #12 for value in voice performance this year. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $30,191. Set against $23,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts landed the #13 spot for voice performance value this year. Located in the city of Winston Salem, University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,477, with out-of-state students paying around $27,211. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,143 in student loans. Voice Performance graduates of University Of North Carolina School Of The Arts earn a median of $19,939 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,143 median debt. Roughly 30% of applicants are accepted.
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #14 for value in voice performance this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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 $15,911. That is a strong return on a $20,769 median debt. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
Portland State University placed #15 among the best values for voice performance. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Students from in state pay about $11,118 in tuition and fees, 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. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Delaware came in at #16 for value in voice performance this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $25,334. 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. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.
Western Michigan University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Voice Performance graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $24,775 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Brigham Young University Hawaii came in at #18 for value in voice performance this year. Brigham Young University Hawaii is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Laie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,630. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Brigham Young University Hawaii generally make around $41,461. Brigham Young University Hawaii admits about 47% of applicants.
Puerto Rico Conservatory Of Music came in at #19 for value in voice performance this year. 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, compared with $3,850 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $12,250. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $5,005. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Tennessee ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. Students from in state pay about $13,812 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $23,453. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $31,888. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 42%.
University Of Kentucky landed the #21 spot for voice performance value this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $23,000. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $17,040. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Central Michigan University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Central Michigan University is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $27,975 in student loans. Voice Performance graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $24,911 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Texas Tech University landed the #23 spot for voice performance value this year. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $27,816. Voice Performance graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,816 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,818, with out-of-state students paying around $19,704. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $19,162. Set against $23,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #25 for value in voice performance this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $24,408. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $46,503. Set against $24,408 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.
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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 · 67 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 67 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.
