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2027 Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Schools in the New England Region

10 Colleges in the United States
$23,476 Avg Student Debt
$57,892 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Badge [Other Fine Arts & Art Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/fine-arts-and-art-studies-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other fine arts & art studies education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other fine arts & art studies schools.

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2027 Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Schools in the New England Region

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

Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Schools

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Our analysis ranked Bristol Community College the best value for a degree in other fine arts & art studies in the New England Region. Bristol Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fall River. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,832, compared with $10,776 for out-of-state students. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $9,482 in student loans. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $37,897. Set against $9,482 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Bunker Hill Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other fine arts & art studies schools. Located in the city of Boston, Bunker Hill Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,168 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $11,893 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from Bunker Hill Community College generally make around $51,782. Set against $11,893 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Massachusetts Lowell one of the best values for other fine arts & art studies. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. In-state tuition and fees average $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $36,236. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Lowell admits about 83% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Maine earned it the #4 place for other fine arts & art studies. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $27,050 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $47,975. That is a strong return on a $27,050 median debt. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earned it the #5 place for other fine arts & art studies. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,612, with out-of-state students paying around $32,567. Typical student debt for other fine arts & art studies graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $54,669. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Hampshire College placed #6 among the best values for other fine arts & art studies. Hampshire College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Amherst. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,896. Typical student debt for other fine arts & art studies graduates is $26,500. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from Hampshire College generally make around $21,113. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University placed #7 among the best values for other fine arts & art studies. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Typical student debt for other fine arts & art studies graduates is $27,000. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $27,226. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value other fine arts & art studies schools. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,075. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from University Of Hartford generally make around $51,123. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University came in at #9 for value in other fine arts & art studies this year. Set in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,256. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $24,833 in student loans. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $48,287. Set against $24,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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Rhode Island School Of Design ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value other fine arts & art studies schools. Rhode Island School Of Design is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,688. Typical student debt for other fine arts & art studies graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from Rhode Island School Of Design generally make around $22,396. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 19%.

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Notes and References

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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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