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2027 Best Value Woodwind Instruments Schools in Massachusetts

[Woodwind Instruments](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/music/woodwind-instruments/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value woodwind instruments schools.

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• Best Value Woodwind Instruments Schools in Massachusetts

2027 Best Value Woodwind Instruments Schools in Massachusetts

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

Best Value Woodwind Instruments Schools

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Longy School Of Music Of Bard College
Cambridge, MA

$55,275 In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,543 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Longy School Of Music Of Bard College, our #1 best value for woodwind instruments in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Cambridge, Longy School Of Music Of Bard College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $55,275. Woodwind Instruments graduates of Longy School Of Music Of Bard College earn a median of $30,660 early in their careers.

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The New England Conservatory Of Music
Boston, MA

$60,750 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,991 Avg Student Debt

$34,483 Median Earnings (10yr)

The New England Conservatory Of Music is a great value for students pursuing a degree in woodwind instruments, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, The New England Conservatory Of Music is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $60,750. Woodwind Instruments graduates carry a median of $26,991 in student loans. Woodwind Instruments graduates of The New England Conservatory Of Music earn a median of $24,499 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 41%.

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.