2027 Best Value Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Schools in the The Plains States Region
[Ceramic Arts & Ceramics](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/ceramic-arts-and-ceramics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong ceramic arts & ceramics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for ceramic arts & ceramics students.
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2027 Best Value Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Schools in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in ceramic arts & ceramics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Schools
For return on investment in ceramic arts & ceramics, no school beat Wichita State University this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Ceramic Arts & Ceramics graduates carry a median of $28,150 in student loans. Ceramic Arts & Ceramics graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $27,518 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,150 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
South Dakota State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ceramic arts & ceramics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Students borrow a median of $24,989 to complete the ceramic arts & ceramics program here. Soon after graduation, ceramic arts & ceramics degree recipients from South Dakota State University generally make around $51,260. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Columbia College Missouri earned it the #3 place for ceramic arts & ceramics. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,276. Ceramic Arts & Ceramics graduates carry a median of $29,213 in student loans. Soon after graduation, ceramic arts & ceramics degree recipients from Columbia College Missouri generally make around $47,962. Set against $29,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Webster University earned it the #4 place for ceramic arts & ceramics. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,750. Students borrow a median of $25,939 to complete the ceramic arts & ceramics program here. Early-career ceramic arts & ceramics graduates make about $57,152. Set against $25,939 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in ceramic arts & ceramics will find it at Kansas City Art Institute, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $44,550 in tuition and fees. Ceramic Arts & Ceramics graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career ceramic arts & ceramics graduates make about $22,906. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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.
