[Voice Performance](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/voice-performance/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. 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 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for voice performance students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in voice performance, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked University Of Memphis the best value for a degree in voice performance in Tennessee. University Of Memphis is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis. In-state tuition and fees average $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. Set against $22,060 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Memphis admits about 72% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in voice performance will find it at Vanderbilt University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 6%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Tennessee earned it the #3 place 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, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Typical student debt for voice performance graduates is $23,453. Voice Performance graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $33,043 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 42%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lipscomb University earned it the #4 place for voice performance. Set in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $40,572. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $19,352 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Belmont University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value voice performance schools. Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,540. Students borrow a median of $25,988 to complete the voice performance program here. Voice Performance graduates of Belmont University earn a median of $27,517 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,988 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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