2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in New Hampshire

1

Keene State College
Keene, NH

For return on investment in fine arts, no school beat Keene State College this year. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,784, compared with $26,840 for out-of-state students. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Fine Arts graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $31,390 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

2

Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Plymouth State University earned it the #2 place for fine arts. Set in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,626, with out-of-state students paying around $25,566. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Fine Arts graduates of Plymouth State University earn a median of $30,491 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

3

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Durham, NH

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value fine arts schools. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $19,202 in tuition and fees, compared with $39,852 for out-of-state students. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $26,368 in student loans. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $52,064. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.

4

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Students looking for strong value in fine arts will find it at Dartmouth College, which ranked #4. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,019. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $13,663. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $30,246. Set against $13,663 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.

5

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southern New Hampshire University earned it the #5 place for fine arts. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $17,200 in tuition and fees. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $29,103 in student loans. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $53,211. Set against $29,103 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.