[Intermedia/Multimedia](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/intermedia-multimedia/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong intermedia/multimedia education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find the best return on investment for intermedia/multimedia students.
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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earned the #1 spot for value among intermedia/multimedia schools in the United States. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Students borrow a median of $27,719 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $39,680. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in intermedia/multimedia will find it at University Of Maine, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,050 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $47,975 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Lindenwood University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Set in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,600. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $28,663. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $48,197. That is a strong return on a $28,663 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Washington University In St Louis earned it the #4 place for intermedia/multimedia. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $68,303 early in their careers. Set against $17,553 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 12%.
University Of Oregon is a great value for students pursuing a degree in intermedia/multimedia, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $24,000. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $26,404. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Massachusetts College Of Art And Design landed the #6 spot for intermedia/multimedia value this year. Set in the city of Boston, Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,400, while out-of-state students pay about $43,400. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $26,000. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $54,719. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design admits about 76% of applicants.
University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,214, with out-of-state students paying around $42,970. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $21,500. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $17,501 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Alfred University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Located in the rural area of Alfred, Alfred University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $38,138. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $21,443. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Alfred University admits about 74% of applicants.
Lesley University earned the #9 position for value in intermedia/multimedia this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,256. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $24,833. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $48,287. That is a strong return on a $24,833 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Maine College Of Art landed the #10 spot for intermedia/multimedia value this year. Located in the city of Portland, Maine College Of Art is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,942. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Maine College Of Art generally make around $29,954. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Pacific Northwest College Of Art ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Located in the city of Portland, Pacific Northwest College Of Art is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $49,006. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $28,794. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Maryland Institute College Of Art earned the #12 position for value in intermedia/multimedia this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Maryland Institute College Of Art is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $56,800. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Maryland Institute College Of Art generally make around $37,067. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
California Institute Of The Arts landed the #13 spot for intermedia/multimedia value this year. Located in the suburb of Valencia, California Institute Of The Arts is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,996 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $27,000. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $22,475. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 32% of applicants are accepted.
California College Of The Arts ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Set in the city of San Francisco, California College Of The Arts is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $60,226. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $29,250. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $24,495. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 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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