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2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Louisiana

9 Colleges in the United States
$23,554 Avg Student Debt
$50,184 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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 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 Louisiana

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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Our analysis ranked University Of New Orleans the best value for a degree in fine & studio arts in Louisiana. Set in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,172 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,008. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $23,048. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of New Orleans generally make around $42,720. That is a strong return on a $23,048 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Nicholls State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,149, with out-of-state students paying around $9,242. Students borrow a median of $20,966 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $33,877. That is a strong return on a $20,966 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Mcneese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Mcneese State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value fine & studio arts schools. Mcneese State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,489, while out-of-state students pay about $9,989. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $23,615. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Mcneese State University generally make around $31,226. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southeastern Louisiana University earned it the #4 place for fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,373, compared with $20,851 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Southeastern Louisiana University generally make around $23,405. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southeastern Louisiana University admits about 99% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Louisiana Monroe one of the best values for fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Monroe, University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,190, while out-of-state students pay about $21,290. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $22,465 in student loans. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $47,162. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Louisiana Lafayette placed #6 among the best values for fine & studio arts. Set in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,418 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,146 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Lafayette generally make around $23,150. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Northwestern State University Of Louisiana landed the #7 spot for fine & studio arts value this year. Located in the town of Natchitoches, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,864 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,652. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $28,061 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Northwestern State University Of Louisiana generally make around $42,684. Set against $28,061 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #8 spot for fine & studio arts value this year. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $23,348 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #9 for value in fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,678 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $22,077. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $53,507. That is a strong return on a $22,077 median debt. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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