by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sculpture](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/sculpture/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for sculpture students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the sculpture degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in sculpture, no school beat San Diego Mesa College this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,146, while out-of-state students pay about $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.
Students looking for strong value in sculpture will find it at Ventura College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the sculpture program here. 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. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,332, compared with $10,628 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,309 ten years after entry.
Chabot College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sculpture, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,150, while out-of-state students pay about $8,686. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $14,122. Sculpture graduates of Chabot College earn a median of $85,175 early in their careers. Set against $14,122 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Santa Rosa Junior College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sculpture, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,318, compared with $11,308 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete the sculpture program here. Sculpture graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,692 median debt.
Los Angeles Pierce College came in at #6 for value in sculpture this year. Los Angeles Pierce College is a very large public school located in the city of Woodland Hills. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,238, with out-of-state students paying around $10,572. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $12,477. 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 came in at #7 for value in sculpture this year. Located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,350, compared with $11,010 for out-of-state students. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $64,492. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
California College Of The Arts landed the #8 spot for sculpture value this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, California College Of The Arts is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,226. Students borrow a median of $29,250 to complete the sculpture program here. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from California College Of The Arts generally make around $21,093. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California College Of The Arts admits about 91% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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