[Metal Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/metal-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong metal arts education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for metal arts students.
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The right metal arts school can pay off for years to come. That is why we built our Best Value Metal Arts Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in metal arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Suny College At Buffalo the best value for a degree in metal arts in the United States. Set in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,533, compared with $19,653 for out-of-state students. Metal Arts graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Early-career metal arts graduates make about $24,041. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.
State University Of New York At New Paltz is a great value for students pursuing a degree in metal arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,572 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,822 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,562 to complete the metal arts program here. Metal Arts graduates of State University Of New York At New Paltz earn a median of $18,842 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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