2027 Best Value Drawing Schools in Michigan
[Drawing](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/drawing/) 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 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value drawing schools.
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2027 Best Value Drawing Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in drawing, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Drawing Schools
Our analysis ranked Ferris State University the best value for a degree in drawing in Michigan. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Typical student debt for drawing graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, drawing degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $24,540. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Oakland University one of the best values for drawing. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Typical student debt for drawing graduates is $25,972. Drawing graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $22,840 early in their careers. Set against $25,972 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the best values for drawing. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Drawing graduates carry a median of $19,319 in student loans. Early-career drawing graduates make about $66,254. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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