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2027 Best Value Art Education Schools in Georgia

7 Colleges in the United States
$26,365 Avg Student Debt
$51,788 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Art Education Badge [Art Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/art-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong art education education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for art education students.

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2027 Best Value Art Education Schools in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in art education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Art Education Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of North Georgia the best value for a degree in art education in Georgia. Located in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,444 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,956 for out-of-state students. Art Education graduates carry a median of $21,439 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from University Of North Georgia generally make around $42,102. That is a strong return on a $21,439 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Valdosta State University earned it the #2 place for art education. Set in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $28,661. Art Education graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $54,511 early in their careers. Set against $28,661 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Columbus State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in art education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,898, with out-of-state students paying around $17,610. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $28,040. Art Education graduates of Columbus State University earn a median of $40,616 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,040 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Georgia came in at #4 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Art Education graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Early-career art education graduates make about $61,081. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgia Southern University earned it the #5 place for art education. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Art Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career art education graduates make about $41,063. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Georgia State University came in at #6 for value in art education this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Art Education graduates carry a median of $28,687 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $57,563. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgia State University admits about 55% of applicants.

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Piedmont College
Demorest, GA

Piedmont College came in at #7 for value in art education this year. Set in the town of Demorest, Piedmont College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,700. Students borrow a median of $29,975 to complete the art education program here. Early-career art education graduates make about $55,865. That is a strong return on a $29,975 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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