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2027 Best Value Art Studies Schools in Alabama

7 Colleges in the United States
$26,712 Avg Student Debt
$49,092 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Art Studies Badge [Art Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/art-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for art studies students.

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2027 Best Value Art Studies Schools in Alabama

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the art studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Art Studies Schools

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Leading the list is University Of North Alabama, our #1 best value for art studies in Alabama. Located in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,120 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,320 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for art studies graduates is $24,291. Early-career art studies graduates make about $41,357. Set against $24,291 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Auburn University At Montgomery came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value art studies schools. Located in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,700, with out-of-state students paying around $20,668. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete the art studies program here. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Auburn University At Montgomery generally make around $18,223. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in art studies will find it at Jacksonville State University, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,894, with out-of-state students paying around $23,334. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $24,625 in student loans. Early-career art studies graduates make about $20,826. Set against $24,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Students looking for strong value in art studies will find it at University Of South Alabama, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,116, with out-of-state students paying around $19,092. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $30,066 in student loans. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from University Of South Alabama generally make around $20,527. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Montevallo earned it the #5 place for art studies. Set in the town of Montevallo, University Of Montevallo is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,948, compared with $26,968 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the art studies program here. Early-career art studies graduates make about $25,150. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Montevallo admits about 54% of applicants.

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #6 for value in art studies this year. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,098 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,562 for out-of-state students. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Art Studies graduates of University Of Alabama At Birmingham earn a median of $30,809 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville placed #7 among the best values for art studies. Set in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,132 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,408. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the art studies program here. Art Studies graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of $35,123 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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