by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sculpture](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/sculpture/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sculpture students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sculpture, balancing cost against outcomes.
San Diego Mesa College tops our 2026 list of the best value sculpture schools in the Far Western Region. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,146, with out-of-state students paying around $10,002. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete the sculpture program here. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $29,852. That is a strong return on a $6,999 median debt.
Ventura College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value sculpture schools. Ventura College is a large public school located in the city of Ventura. In-state tuition and fees average $1,426, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $20,250. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $99,778. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Grossmont College one of the best values for sculpture. Grossmont College is a large public school located in the suburb of El Cajon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,332, with out-of-state students paying around $10,628. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,309.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Chabot College earned it the #4 place for sculpture. Chabot College is a large public school located in the suburb of Hayward. Students from in state pay about $1,150 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,686 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $14,122. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $85,175. That is a strong return on a $14,122 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Santa Rosa Junior College earned it the #5 place for sculpture. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. In-state tuition and fees average $1,318, compared with $11,308 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $14,692. Sculpture graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Los Angeles Pierce College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value sculpture schools. Located in the city of Woodland Hills, Los Angeles Pierce College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,238, compared with $10,572 for out-of-state students. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $12,477 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,521. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuesta College placed #7 among the best values for sculpture. Cuesta College is a large public school located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,350, while out-of-state students pay about $11,010. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete the sculpture program here. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $64,492. Set against $18,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #8 spot for sculpture value this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $13,667 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Set against $13,667 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
Portland State University placed #9 among the best values for sculpture. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Students borrow a median of $35,125 to complete the sculpture program here. Sculpture graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $47,717 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
The Evergreen State College landed the #10 spot for sculpture value this year. Set in the suburb of Olympia, The Evergreen State College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,264, while out-of-state students pay about $31,905. Students borrow a median of $21,850 to complete the sculpture program here. Sculpture graduates of The Evergreen State College earn a median of $26,942 early in their careers. Set against $21,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The Evergreen State College admits about 96% of applicants.
University Of Puget Sound came in at #11 for value in sculpture this year. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Puget Sound is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,898. Students borrow a median of $26,345 to complete the sculpture program here. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from University Of Puget Sound generally make around $34,408. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Puget Sound admits about 72% of applicants.
Pacific Northwest College Of Art came in at #12 for value in sculpture this year. Located in the city of Portland, Pacific Northwest College Of Art is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $49,006 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $27,000. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $27,350. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
California College Of The Arts placed #13 among the best values for sculpture. California College Of The Arts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,226. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $29,250. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $21,093. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California College Of The Arts admits about 91% of applicants.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 2 ranked schools only.
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