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2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Wisconsin

12 Colleges in the United States
$24,391 Avg Student Debt
$56,826 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Badge [Fine & Studio Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fine & studio arts education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for fine & studio arts students.

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2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Wisconsin

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the fine & studio arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater tops our 2027 list of the best value fine & studio arts schools in Wisconsin. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public school located in the town of Whitewater. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,616, compared with $18,716 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $26,122. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Students looking for strong value in fine & studio arts will find it at University Of Wisconsin River Falls, which ranked #2. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,008, with out-of-state students paying around $17,470. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $30,084. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of $28,801 early in their careers. Set against $30,084 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earned it the #3 place for fine & studio arts. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,532, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $38,585. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Students looking for strong value in fine & studio arts will find it at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point, which ranked #4. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, compared with $18,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $29,334. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee one of the best values for fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $27,719. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $36,332 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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University Of Wisconsin Platteville came in at #6 for value in fine & studio arts this year. Located in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,644, compared with $17,603 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,677 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Platteville generally make around $37,379. Set against $23,677 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #7 spot for fine & studio arts value this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $25,371. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $34,582 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,070, while out-of-state students pay about $19,517. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $19,407. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #9 position for value in fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $19,316. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $30,719. That is a strong return on a $19,316 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Stout placed #10 among the best values for fine & studio arts. Located in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,701, compared with $19,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,821 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Stout generally make around $30,077. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Lawrence University landed the #11 spot for fine & studio arts value this year. Lawrence University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Appleton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,982. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $15,699 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,789. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 64%.

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Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design placed #12 among the best values for fine & studio arts. Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Students from in state pay about $43,743 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design earn a median of $20,762 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design admits about 60% of applicants.

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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 · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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