2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Utah
[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for fine arts students.
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2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Utah
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the fine arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Fine Arts Schools
Our analysis ranked Weber State University the best value for a degree in fine arts in Utah. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete the fine arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $53,920. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Southern Utah University one of the best values for fine arts. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,962, with out-of-state students paying around $21,192. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $12,886. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $44,998. That is a strong return on a $12,886 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value fine arts schools. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Students borrow a median of $16,656 to complete the fine arts program here. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $34,241. Set against $16,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
A rank of #4 makes Dixie State College Of Utah one of the best values for fine arts. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. Students from in state pay about $6,306 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,246. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $23,524. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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