2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Arizona
[Fine & Studio Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for fine & studio arts students.
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2027 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fine & studio arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools
Our analysis ranked Mohave Community College the best value for a degree in fine & studio arts in Arizona. Located in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,208, while out-of-state students pay about $7,968. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $14,766 in student loans. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $54,785. Set against $14,766 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rio Salado College earned it the #2 place for fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,958. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $13,679. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Rio Salado College generally make around $48,564. That is a strong return on a $13,679 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cochise College earned it the #3 place for fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,280, compared with $6,120 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,013 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Cochise College generally make around $40,712. That is a strong return on a $12,013 median debt.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value fine & studio arts schools. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $15,996. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Set against $15,996 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes Arizona Western College one of the best values for fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,060, with out-of-state students paying around $9,870. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $44,895.
Phoenix College landed the #6 spot for fine & studio arts value this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $15,204. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $51,053. That is a strong return on a $15,204 median debt.
Mesa Community College earned the #7 position for value in fine & studio arts this year. Mesa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Mesa. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $13,750. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $54,730. That is a strong return on a $13,750 median debt.
Paradise Valley Community College placed #8 among the best values for fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $14,204 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Paradise Valley Community College generally make around $71,136. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #9 spot for fine & studio arts value this year. Set in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $21,752 in student loans. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Estrella Mountain Community College earn a median of $78,359 early in their careers. Set against $21,752 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Chandler Gilbert Community College landed the #10 spot for fine & studio arts value this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $10,447. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $46,943. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Scottsdale Community College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value fine & studio arts schools. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $11,187 in student loans. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Scottsdale Community College earn a median of $48,039 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
South Mountain Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value fine & studio arts schools. South Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,958 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,825.
Gateway Community College Phoenix earned the #13 position for value in fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Gateway Community College Phoenix is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $15,736. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Gateway Community College Phoenix generally make around $50,350. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northern Arizona University placed #14 among the best values for fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Students borrow a median of $18,665 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $24,172 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,665 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Arizona State University landed the #15 spot for fine & studio arts value this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $23,395. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $31,093. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Arizona came in at #16 for value in fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $19,290 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $29,893. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
