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2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Connecticut

7 Colleges in the United States
$21,109 Avg Student Debt
$62,124 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Fine Arts Badge [Fine Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/fine-arts/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fine arts education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value fine arts schools.

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2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fine arts, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Fine Arts Schools

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Leading the list is Capital Community College, our #1 best value for fine arts in Connecticut. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,338, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $22,100. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Connecticut State University earned it the #2 place for fine arts. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,401, while out-of-state students pay about $16,901. Students borrow a median of $25,332 to complete the fine arts program here. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $47,559. That is a strong return on a $25,332 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in fine arts will find it at Southern Connecticut State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,442 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $26,549. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,928, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $23,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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University Of Connecticut is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $23,750. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $24,419. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University placed #6 among the best values for fine arts. Located in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $70,042 in tuition and fees. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. Fine Arts graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College landed the #7 spot for fine arts value this year. Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,242. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the fine arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Connecticut College generally make around $36,564. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 37% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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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