by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sculpture](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/sculpture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
Wichita State University tops our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools in the The Plains States Region. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $28,150 in student loans. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $27,518. Set against $28,150 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
South Dakota State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Students borrow a median of $24,989 to complete the sculpture program here. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $51,260. Set against $24,989 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 98%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Washington University In St Louis earned it the #3 place for sculpture. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $65,790. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $68,303. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.
Students looking for strong value in sculpture will find it at Kansas City Art Institute, which ranked #4. Kansas City Art Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,550. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from Kansas City Art Institute generally make around $22,906. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Minneapolis College Of Art And Design one of the best values for sculpture. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis College Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,484. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $30,250. Sculpture graduates of Minneapolis College Of Art And Design earn a median of $19,524 early in their careers. Set against $30,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 48% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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