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2026 Best Value Digital Arts Schools in Illinois

[Digital Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/general-visual-performing-arts/digital-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong digital arts education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value digital arts schools.

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• Best Value Digital Arts Schools in Illinois

2026 Best Value Digital Arts Schools in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in digital arts, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Digital Arts Schools

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Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL

$42,955 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,400 Avg Student Debt

$61,462 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Elmhurst College, our #1 best value for digital arts in Illinois. Elmhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Elmhurst. In-state tuition and fees average $42,955. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $22,400 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of Elmhurst College earn a median of $51,232 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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Greenville College
Greenville, IL

$32,200 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,933 Avg Student Debt

$46,827 Median Earnings (10yr)

Greenville College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value digital arts schools. Greenville College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Greenville. Students from in state pay about $32,200 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,933 to complete the digital arts program here. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Greenville College generally make around $36,911. Set against $25,933 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Greenville College admits about 98% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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.