2027 Best Value Printmaking Schools in the Great Lakes Region
[Printmaking](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/printmaking/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong printmaking education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for printmaking students.
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2027 Best Value Printmaking Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in printmaking, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Printmaking Schools
For return on investment in printmaking, no school beat University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,319 to complete the printmaking program here. Soon after graduation, printmaking degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. That is a strong return on a $19,319 median debt. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Ferris State University one of the best values for printmaking. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Printmaking graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, printmaking degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $54,608. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Akron Main Campus earned it the #3 place for printmaking. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,919 to complete the printmaking program here. Printmaking graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $49,045 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,919 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.
A rank of #4 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the best values for printmaking. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, with out-of-state students paying around $24,838. Typical student debt for printmaking graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, printmaking degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $29,756. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Bradley University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value printmaking schools. Located in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,160. Students borrow a median of $26,380 to complete the printmaking program here. Printmaking graduates of Bradley University earn a median of $54,513 early in their careers. Set against $26,380 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bradley University admits about 77% of applicants.
Cleveland Institute Of Art landed the #6 spot for printmaking value this year. Cleveland Institute Of Art is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Students from in state pay about $48,700 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for printmaking graduates is $27,000. Printmaking graduates of Cleveland Institute Of Art earn a median of $18,839 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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