2026 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Idaho
[Fine Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/fine-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fine arts education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for fine arts students.
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2026 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Idaho
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fine arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Fine Arts Schools
Our analysis ranked Brigham Young University Idaho the best value for a degree in fine arts in Idaho. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $14,405 in student loans. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $25,081. That is a strong return on a $14,405 median debt. Brigham Young University Idaho admits about 96% of applicants.
University Of Idaho is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $25,239. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $22,617. Set against $25,239 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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