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2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Connecticut

10 Colleges in the United States
$21,495 Avg Student Debt
$67,128 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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value fine & studio arts schools.

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2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fine & studio arts, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools

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Capital Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value fine & studio arts schools in Connecticut. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. Students from in state pay about $5,338 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $22,100. Set against $12,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #2 makes Southern Connecticut State University one of the best values for fine & studio arts. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,442, while out-of-state students pay about $16,942. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $26,549. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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Western Connecticut State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,401 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,901. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $25,332. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $47,559 early in their careers. Set against $25,332 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value fine & studio arts schools. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,928, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $23,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Yale University earned it the #5 place for fine & studio arts. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Yale University earn a median of $24,521 early in their careers. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Connecticut came in at #6 for value in fine & studio arts this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $24,419. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University landed the #7 spot for fine & studio arts value this year. Located in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $70,042 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 16%.

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford came in at #8 for value in fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,075. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $27,000. Fine & Studio Arts 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. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College placed #9 among the best values for fine & studio arts. Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,242. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $23,250. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Connecticut College earn a median of $36,564 early in their careers. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 37%.

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Sacred Heart University placed #10 among the best values for fine & studio arts. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. That is a strong return on a $25,831 median debt. Sacred Heart University admits about 65% 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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