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 3 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.
Peru State College tops our 2027 list of the best value art education schools in Nebraska. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,433. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $26,254. Art Education graduates of Peru State College earn a median of $40,993 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Chadron State College earned it the #2 place for art education. Chadron State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Chadron. In-state tuition and fees average $8,294. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $24,943. Art Education graduates of Chadron State College earn a median of $46,824 early in their careers. Set against $24,943 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wayne State College earned it the #3 place for art education. Located in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,171. Typical student debt for art education graduates is $25,957. Art Education graduates of Wayne State College earn a median of $42,589 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,957 median debt.
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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