by our College Data Analytics Team
[Art Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/art-studies/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value art studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the art studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Snow College earned the #1 spot for value among art studies schools in Utah. Set in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,338, with out-of-state students paying around $14,288. Students borrow a median of $10,440 to complete the art studies program here. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Snow College generally make around $42,776. That is a strong return on a $10,440 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Weber State University earned it the #2 place for art studies. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Art Studies graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Utah University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value art studies schools. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,962, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $12,886 in student loans. Early-career art studies graduates make about $44,998. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in art studies will find it at Utah State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for art studies graduates is $17,500. Art Studies graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $33,552 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value art studies schools. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $16,656 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $34,241. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #6 spot for art studies value this year. Set in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,306, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career art studies graduates make about $23,524. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Utah landed the #7 spot for art studies value this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $23,506 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $33,081. That is a strong return on a $23,506 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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