2027 Best Value Art Studies Schools in Connecticut
[Art Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/art-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for art studies students.
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2027 Best Value Art Studies Schools in Connecticut
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in art studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Art Studies Schools
Capital Community College earned the #1 spot for value among art studies schools in Connecticut. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Typical student debt for art studies graduates is $12,059. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Set against $12,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Western Connecticut State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value art studies schools. Located in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,401, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $25,332 in student loans. Early-career art studies graduates make about $47,559. That is a strong return on a $25,332 median debt. Western Connecticut State University admits about 87% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Yale University earned it the #3 place for art studies. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete the art studies program here. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $24,521. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Yale University admits about 4% of applicants.
Sacred Heart University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in art studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,404. Typical student debt for art studies graduates is $25,831. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Sacred Heart University admits about 65% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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