by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value digital arts schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in digital arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked La Salle University the best value for a degree in digital arts in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,800. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $25,462 in student loans. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $54,618. That is a strong return on a $25,462 median debt. La Salle University admits about 97% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pennsylvania State University World Campus earned it the #2 place for digital arts. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,356. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $24,638 in student loans. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University World Campus generally make around $25,702. Set against $24,638 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pennsylvania State University World Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in digital arts will find it at Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,206, with out-of-state students paying around $16,330. Students borrow a median of $26,867 to complete the digital arts program here. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $39,028. Set against $26,867 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Vincent College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in digital arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Saint Vincent College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Latrobe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,396. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $26,986 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of Saint Vincent College earn a median of $54,916 early in their careers. Set against $26,986 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%.
A rank of #5 makes Pennsylvania State University Main Campus one of the best values for digital arts. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Students borrow a median of $24,638 to complete the digital arts program here. Digital Arts graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $25,702 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 61%.
Moore College Of Art And Design earned the #6 position for value in digital arts this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Moore College Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $52,674 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $27,000. Digital Arts graduates of Moore College Of Art And Design earn a median of $27,107 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 6 ranked schools only.
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