by our College Data Analytics Team
[Art Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/art-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value art education schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in art education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among art education schools in Utah. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Art Education graduates carry a median of $18,715 in student loans. Art Education graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $49,297 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,715 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Weber State University earned it the #2 place for art education. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Art Education graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $50,600. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Utah University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in art education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,962, with out-of-state students paying around $21,192. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $16,500. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Southern Utah University generally make around $45,042. That is a strong return on a $16,500 median debt. Southern Utah University admits about 82% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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