[Arts & Media Management](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/arts-media-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 80 schools to find the best return on investment for arts & media management students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the arts & media management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Florida Atlantic University, our #1 best value for arts & media management in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,879, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Students borrow a median of $20,212 to complete the arts & media management program here. Soon after graduation, arts & media management degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University generally make around $49,340. That is a strong return on a $20,212 median debt. Florida Atlantic University admits about 66% of applicants.
University Of Central Florida came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value arts & media management schools. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, compared with $22,467 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,569 to complete the arts & media management program here. Arts & Media Management graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $29,025 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 40%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of North Carolina At Greensboro one of the best values for arts & media management. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Typical student debt for arts & media management graduates is $22,976. Early-career arts & media management graduates make about $28,990. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Florida State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value arts & media management schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Students borrow a median of $20,488 to complete the arts & media management program here. Soon after graduation, arts & media management degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $40,092. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida State University admits about 24% of applicants.
Middle Tennessee State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value arts & media management schools. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,266, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for arts & media management graduates is $23,250. Arts & Media Management graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $27,172 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Georgia earned the #6 position for value in arts & media management this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Arts & Media Management graduates carry a median of $21,492 in student loans. Early-career arts & media management graduates make about $33,927. That is a strong return on a $21,492 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Alabama came in at #7 for value in arts & media management this year. Located in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,120, with out-of-state students paying around $22,320. Arts & Media Management graduates carry a median of $24,937 in student loans. Soon after graduation, arts & media management degree recipients from University Of North Alabama generally make around $25,805. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Trevecca Nazarene University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value arts & media management schools. Trevecca Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Students from in state pay about $31,300 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,962 to complete the arts & media management program here. Early-career arts & media management graduates make about $52,004. Set against $24,962 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Trevecca Nazarene University admits about 69% of applicants.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #9 spot for arts & media management value this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for arts & media management graduates is $22,113. Arts & Media Management graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $59,622 early in their careers. Set against $22,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted.
Appalachian State University earned the #10 position for value in arts & media management this year. Set in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,579 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,212. Typical student debt for arts & media management graduates is $24,412. Arts & Media Management graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $28,357 early in their careers. Set against $24,412 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Kennesaw State University landed the #11 spot for arts & media management value this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,808, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Students borrow a median of $27,004 to complete the arts & media management program here. Soon after graduation, arts & media management degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $53,824. Set against $27,004 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Kentucky came in at #12 for value in arts & media management this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the arts & media management program here. Arts & Media Management graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $36,072 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
George Mason University earned the #13 position for value in arts & media management this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Arts & Media Management graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Arts & Media Management graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $50,333 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants.
College Of Charleston ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value arts & media management schools. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,978, while out-of-state students pay about $38,296. Typical student debt for arts & media management graduates is $21,874. Early-career arts & media management graduates make about $23,713. Set against $21,874 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Loyola University New Orleans came in at #15 for value in arts & media management this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $49,440 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the arts & media management program here. Early-career arts & media management graduates make about $20,257. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Lipscomb University came in at #16 for value in arts & media management this year. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Students from in state pay about $40,572 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for arts & media management graduates is $23,529. Early-career arts & media management graduates make about $48,949. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville earned the #17 position for value in arts & media management this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville is a mid-sized private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,828. Arts & Media Management graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Early-career arts & media management graduates make about $17,881. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southeastern University earned the #18 position for value in arts & media management this year. Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakeland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. Typical student debt for arts & media management graduates is $23,460. Soon after graduation, arts & media management degree recipients from Southeastern University generally make around $40,154. That is a strong return on a $23,460 median debt. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.
Belmont University landed the #19 spot for arts & media management value this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Belmont University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,540. Arts & Media Management graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Early-career arts & media management graduates make about $30,666. Set against $22,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Full Sail University came in at #20 for value in arts & media management this year. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,906. Arts & Media Management graduates carry a median of $36,149 in student loans. Soon after graduation, arts & media management degree recipients from Full Sail University generally make around $27,762. That is a strong return on a $36,149 median debt.
University Of Miami came in at #21 for value in arts & media management this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,616. Typical student debt for arts & media management graduates is $17,750. Early-career arts & media management graduates make about $49,808. Set against $17,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 19%.
Elon University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best value arts & media management schools. Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elon. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,958. Typical student debt for arts & media management graduates is $26,544. Arts & Media Management graduates of Elon University earn a median of $32,413 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,544 median debt. Elon University admits about 66% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 80 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
