[Voice Performance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/voice-performance/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 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.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earned the #1 spot for value among voice performance schools in the Great Lakes Region. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $24,625. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $25,536. That is a strong return on a $24,625 median debt. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Oakland University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in voice performance, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $25,972 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $54,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Students looking for strong value in voice performance will find it at University Of Akron Main Campus, which ranked #3. University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,135, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $25,062 in student loans. Voice Performance graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $49,045 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,062 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Indiana University Bloomington one of the best values for voice performance. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes Western Michigan University one of the best values for voice performance. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $27,000. Voice Performance graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $27,361 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Central Michigan University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $27,975 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $24,911. That is a strong return on a $27,975 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Ohio University Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $34,193. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Roosevelt University placed #8 among the best values for voice performance. Roosevelt University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. In-state tuition and fees average $21,315. Students borrow a median of $27,750 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Roosevelt University generally make around $29,974. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Capital University came in at #9 for value in voice performance this year. Capital University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Columbus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,234. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the voice performance program here. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Capital University generally make around $33,143. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #10 for value in voice performance this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $23,946. Voice Performance graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $22,533 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Carthage College came in at #11 for value in voice performance this year. Set in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,750. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the voice performance program here. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $24,273. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Baldwin Wallace College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Set in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,832. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, voice performance degree recipients from Baldwin Wallace College generally make around $46,668. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Baldwin Wallace College admits about 76% of applicants.
Northwestern University placed #13 among the best values for voice performance. Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. Voice Performance graduates carry a median of $18,166 in student loans. Early-career voice performance graduates make about $28,057. Set against $18,166 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northwestern University admits about 8% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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.
