2027 Best Value Digital Arts Schools
[Digital Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/general-visual-performing-arts/digital-arts/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong digital arts education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 95 schools to find the best return on investment for digital arts students.
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2027 Best Value Digital Arts Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the digital arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Digital Arts Schools
University Of Florida earned the #1 spot for value among digital arts schools in the United States. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $17,983 in student loans. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $30,629. That is a strong return on a $17,983 median debt. The acceptance rate is 24%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Florida Online one of the best values for digital arts. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,876, while out-of-state students pay about $16,579. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $17,983 in student loans. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from University Of Florida Online generally make around $30,629. That is a strong return on a $17,983 median debt. University Of Florida Online admits about 61% of applicants.
Austin Community College District is a great value for students pursuing a degree in digital arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $29,669. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Suffolk County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in digital arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,630 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,460. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $11,246. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $23,694. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hillsborough Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in digital arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,491, with out-of-state students paying around $9,088. Students borrow a median of $16,142 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $44,101. Set against $16,142 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Cuny Queensborough Community College landed the #6 spot for digital arts value this year. Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bayside. In-state tuition and fees average $5,210, with out-of-state students paying around $8,090. Students borrow a median of $10,052 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $23,674. Set against $10,052 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Washtenaw Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,736 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,504 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $17,616. Digital Arts graduates of Washtenaw Community College earn a median of $45,332 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,616 median debt.
St Petersburg College landed the #8 spot for digital arts value this year. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,682, compared with $9,286 for out-of-state students. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $24,385 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of $48,218 early in their careers. Set against $24,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Miami Dade College came in at #9 for value in digital arts this year. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,838, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $11,967 in student loans. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $40,267. Set against $11,967 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pima Community College earned the #10 position for value in digital arts this year. Pima Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. In-state tuition and fees average $2,442, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,541 to complete the digital arts program here. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Pima Community College generally make around $25,344. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Victor Valley College earned the #11 position for value in digital arts this year. Set in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,425 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,125 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $7,995. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $37,755. Set against $7,995 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Central Florida earned the #12 position for value in digital arts this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,368 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,467 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $24,250. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $45,765. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Cuny Bronx Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Cuny Bronx Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bronx. In-state tuition and fees average $5,206, while out-of-state students pay about $8,086. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $8,224. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $18,700. That is a strong return on a $8,224 median debt.
Florida International University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $19,349. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $52,517. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Daytona State College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,106, with out-of-state students paying around $11,994. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $14,227 in student loans. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Daytona State College generally make around $43,320. That is a strong return on a $14,227 median debt.
Kirkwood Community College landed the #16 spot for digital arts value this year. Set in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,176, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Students borrow a median of $15,779 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $41,681. That is a strong return on a $15,779 median debt.
Louisiana State University Shreveport earned the #17 position for value in digital arts this year. Louisiana State University Shreveport is a large public school located in the city of Shreveport. Students from in state pay about $7,327 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $28,907. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Louisiana State University Shreveport generally make around $45,300. That is a strong return on a $28,907 median debt. The acceptance rate is 50%.
Truckee Meadows Community College placed #18 among the best values for digital arts. Set in the city of Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,352 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,018. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $12,290 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of Truckee Meadows Community College earn a median of $52,785 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,290 median debt.
Chemeketa Community College earned the #19 position for value in digital arts this year. Chemeketa Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Salem. Students from in state pay about $6,345 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,040 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,755 to complete the digital arts program here. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Chemeketa Community College generally make around $45,440. Set against $15,755 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Riverside City College placed #20 among the best values for digital arts. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,428, with out-of-state students paying around $12,498. Students borrow a median of $8,767 to complete the digital arts program here. Digital Arts graduates of Riverside City College earn a median of $37,102 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
New Mexico State University Dona Ana landed the #21 spot for digital arts value this year. New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Las Cruces. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,322, with out-of-state students paying around $6,360. Students borrow a median of $10,284 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $39,399. That is a strong return on a $10,284 median debt.
Volunteer State Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Located in the suburb of Gallatin, Volunteer State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,756, compared with $17,740 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,462 to complete the digital arts program here. Digital Arts graduates of Volunteer State Community College earn a median of $40,137 early in their careers. Set against $12,462 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hennepin Technical College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. In-state tuition and fees average $5,940. Students borrow a median of $17,887 to complete the digital arts program here. Digital Arts graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $52,059 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Montgomery College landed the #24 spot for digital arts value this year. Set in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,394, with out-of-state students paying around $14,250. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $11,230 in student loans. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $24,833. Set against $11,230 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Suny Westchester Community College came in at #25 for value in digital arts this year. Set in the suburb of Valhalla, Suny Westchester Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,948, while out-of-state students pay about $12,486. Students borrow a median of $8,764 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $57,520. Set against $8,764 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 95 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 95 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).
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