2027 Best Value Art Education Schools in Minnesota
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To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for art education students.
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2027 Best Value Art Education Schools in Minnesota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in art education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Art Education Schools
For return on investment in art education, no school beat Saint Cloud State University this year. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. Students borrow a median of $30,795 to complete the art education program here. Early-career art education graduates make about $43,279. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bemidji State University earned it the #2 place for art education. Bemidji State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Bemidji. In-state tuition and fees average $10,237. Art Education graduates carry a median of $23,389 in student loans. Early-career art education graduates make about $48,984. Set against $23,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 56%.
Southwest Minnesota State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in art education, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,361. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the art education program here. Early-career art education graduates make about $48,109. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. Southwest Minnesota State University admits about 62% of applicants.
Winona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in art education, landing the #4 spot this year. Winona State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,576, while out-of-state students pay about $17,308. Students borrow a median of $26,762 to complete the art education program here. Art Education graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $44,002 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,762 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Concordia University Saint Paul is a great value for students pursuing a degree in art education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $25,600 in tuition and fees. Art Education graduates carry a median of $29,026 in student loans. Early-career art education graduates make about $48,056. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value art education schools. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,608, with out-of-state students paying around $20,134. Art Education graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Early-career art education graduates make about $41,952. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants.
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value art education schools. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Art Education graduates carry a median of $26,082 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $53,463. Set against $26,082 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Gustavus Adolphus College earned the #8 position for value in art education this year. Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Peter. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,076. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $26,197. Early-career art education graduates make about $44,396. That is a strong return on a $26,197 median debt. Gustavus Adolphus College admits about 61% of applicants.
Concordia College At Moorhead earned the #9 position for value in art education this year. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College At Moorhead is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $31,170. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the art education program here. Soon after graduation, art education degree recipients from Concordia College At Moorhead generally make around $44,611. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Northwestern College Minnesota came in at #10 for value in art education this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $37,920. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $27,000. Early-career art education graduates make about $40,191. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northwestern College Minnesota admits about 94% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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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