[Intermedia/Multimedia](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/intermedia-multimedia/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for intermedia/multimedia students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in intermedia/multimedia, balancing cost against outcomes.
Bristol Community College earned the #1 spot for value among intermedia/multimedia schools in the New England Region. Bristol Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fall River. In-state tuition and fees average $5,832, with out-of-state students paying around $10,776. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $9,482 in student loans. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of Bristol Community College earn a median of $37,897 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,482 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rhode Island College earned it the #2 place for intermedia/multimedia. Set in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,300, while out-of-state students pay about $27,299. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $23,500. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $45,088. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rhode Island College admits about 92% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Maine earned it the #3 place for intermedia/multimedia. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $27,050 in student loans. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $47,975 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,050 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a great value for students pursuing a degree in intermedia/multimedia, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. In-state tuition and fees average $15,612, with out-of-state students paying around $32,567. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the intermedia/multimedia program here. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $54,669. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Massachusetts College Of Art And Design came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Set in the city of Boston, Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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 $38,090. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
University Of Hartford ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $49,075. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $34,654 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Hartford admits about 96% of applicants.
Lesley University landed the #7 spot for intermedia/multimedia value 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. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Lesley University generally make around $48,287. Set against $24,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Maine College Of Art ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value intermedia/multimedia schools. Set in the city of Portland, Maine College Of Art is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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 $27,255. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Maine College Of Art admits about 76% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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