by our College Data Analytics Team
[Art Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/art-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 142 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for art education students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the art education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Cuny Hunter College tops our 2027 list of the best value art education schools in the United States. Cuny Hunter College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $7,382 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Art Education graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career art education graduates make about $73,962. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 54%.
Cuny Brooklyn College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in art education, landing the #2 spot this year. Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. In-state tuition and fees average $7,452, with out-of-state students paying around $15,402. Art Education graduates carry a median of $13,178 in student loans. Art Education graduates of Cuny Brooklyn College earn a median of $76,095 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,178 median debt. Cuny Brooklyn College admits about 58% of applicants.
Cuny Queens College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value art education schools. Set in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,538, while out-of-state students pay about $15,488. Art Education graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $75,530. That is a strong return on a $16,000 median debt. Cuny Queens College admits about 64% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Cuny City College one of the best values for art education. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,340, compared with $15,290 for out-of-state students. Art Education graduates carry a median of $13,389 in student loans. Early-career art education graduates make about $73,336. That is a strong return on a $13,389 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Cuny Lehman College one of the best values for art education. Located in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,410, compared with $15,360 for out-of-state students. Art Education graduates carry a median of $13,213 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Cuny Lehman College generally make around $80,081. Set against $13,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny Lehman College admits about 57% of applicants.
University Of Florida came in at #6 for value in art education this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Art Education graduates carry a median of $15,275 in student loans. Early-career art education graduates make about $55,380. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.
California State University Long Beach landed the #7 spot for art education value this year. California State University Long Beach is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. In-state tuition and fees average $7,374, compared with $19,974 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,732 to complete the art education program here. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from California State University Long Beach generally make around $51,087. That is a strong return on a $15,732 median debt. California State University Long Beach admits about 46% of applicants.
University Of Illinois At Chicago ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value art education schools. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,949, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $17,125. Early-career art education graduates make about $70,171. That is a strong return on a $17,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Florida State University landed the #9 spot for art education value this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,517, compared with $21,683 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $22,500. Early-career art education graduates make about $60,227. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
Florida International University placed #10 among the best values for art education. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. In-state tuition and fees average $6,565, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $18,802. Early-career art education graduates make about $59,039. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida International University admits about 55% of applicants.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #11 position for value in art education this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $16,481. Art Education graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $65,681 early in their careers. Set against $16,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 39%.
Valdosta State University came in at #12 for value in art education this year. Valdosta State University is a large public school located in the city of Valdosta. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. Students borrow a median of $28,661 to complete the art education program here. Early-career art education graduates make about $68,380. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Valdosta State University admits about 72% of applicants.
Rhode Island College placed #13 among the best values for art education. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,300 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,299 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,659 to complete the art education program here. Art Education graduates of Rhode Island College earn a median of $57,458 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rhode Island College admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of Georgia ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value art education schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $20,750. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $56,374. Set against $20,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.
Murray State University placed #15 among the best values for art education. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, with out-of-state students paying around $19,836. Art Education graduates carry a median of $23,420 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Murray State University generally make around $48,423. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants.
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value art education schools. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the art education program here. Early-career art education graduates make about $55,312. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earned the #17 position for value in art education this year. Located in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,661, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro generally make around $43,033. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro admits about 88% of applicants.
Northern Illinois University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best value art education schools. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, Northern Illinois University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,060. Art Education graduates carry a median of $26,746 in student loans. Art Education graduates of Northern Illinois University earn a median of $58,494 early in their careers. Set against $26,746 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%.
University Of St Francis earned the #19 position for value in art education this year. University Of St Francis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Joliet. Students from in state pay about $38,110 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $25,695. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from University Of St Francis generally make around $59,586. That is a strong return on a $25,695 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Eastern Washington University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value art education schools. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,586, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. Art Education graduates carry a median of $23,009 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Eastern Washington University generally make around $41,914. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Holy Family University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value art education schools. Holy Family University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,330. Art Education graduates carry a median of $26,562 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Holy Family University generally make around $63,752. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
Suny College At Buffalo landed the #22 spot for art education value this year. Located in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,533, with out-of-state students paying around $19,653. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the art education program here. Early-career art education graduates make about $39,412. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Georgia placed #23 among the best values for art education. University Of North Georgia is a very large public school located in the town of Dahlonega. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,444, compared with $16,956 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,439 to complete the art education program here. Art Education graduates of University Of North Georgia earn a median of $42,102 early in their careers. Set against $21,439 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Georgia admits about 68% of applicants.
Fort Hays State University landed the #24 spot for art education value this year. Located in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,923 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,741. Art Education graduates carry a median of $23,082 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Fort Hays State University generally make around $49,775. That is a strong return on a $23,082 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Northern Arizona University landed the #25 spot for art education value this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $22,009. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $53,132. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
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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 · 142 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 142 ranked schools only.
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