2027 Best Value Digital Arts Schools in the Southeast Region
[Digital Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/general-visual-performing-arts/digital-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong digital arts education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for digital arts students.
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2027 Best Value Digital Arts Schools in the Southeast Region
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
Leading the list is University Of Florida Online, our #1 best value for digital arts in the Southeast Region. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,876, compared with $16,579 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,983 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $30,629. Set against $17,983 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Florida Online admits about 61% of applicants.
University Of Florida came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $17,983 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $30,629 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
Hillsborough Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Located in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes St Petersburg College one of the best values for digital arts. Set in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public institution. 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. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from St Petersburg College generally make around $48,218. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Miami Dade College earned it the #5 place for digital arts. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,838, while out-of-state students pay about $9,661. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete the digital arts program here. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $40,267. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Florida International University landed the #6 spot for digital arts value this year. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,565, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete the digital arts program here. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $52,517. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 55%.
University Of Central Florida earned the #7 position for value in digital arts this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,368, compared with $22,467 for out-of-state students. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $45,765 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.
Daytona State College came in at #8 for value in digital arts this year. Daytona State College is a large public school located in the city of Daytona Beach. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,106, compared with $11,994 for out-of-state students. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $14,227 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of Daytona State College earn a median of $43,320 early in their careers. Set against $14,227 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Louisiana State University Shreveport ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Set in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University Shreveport is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,327. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $28,907 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of Louisiana State University Shreveport earn a median of $45,300 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,907 median debt. The acceptance rate is 50%.
Volunteer State Community College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Volunteer State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Gallatin. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,756, compared with $17,740 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $12,462. Digital Arts graduates of Volunteer State Community College earn a median of $40,137 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,462 median debt.
University Of North Carolina At Asheville ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Set in the city of Asheville, University Of North Carolina At Asheville is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,501, while out-of-state students pay about $24,849. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $23,023. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Florida Gulf Coast University earned the #12 position for value in digital arts this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,118, while out-of-state students pay about $25,162. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $20,015. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $50,726. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%.
Delta State University earned the #13 position for value in digital arts this year. Delta State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cleveland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,605. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $23,375. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Delta State University generally make around $24,839. That is a strong return on a $23,375 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
Kennesaw State University earned the #14 position for value in digital arts this year. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $27,636 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kennesaw State University admits about 69% of applicants.
Bridgewater College came in at #15 for value in digital arts this year. Bridgewater College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,090. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $26,423 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of Bridgewater College earn a median of $38,344 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
National Park Community College earned the #16 position for value in digital arts this year. Located in the suburb of Hot Springs, National Park Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,600, while out-of-state students pay about $7,280. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $14,162 in student loans. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from National Park Community College generally make around $42,458. That is a strong return on a $14,162 median debt.
University Of Kentucky landed the #17 spot for digital arts value this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Students borrow a median of $23,522 to complete the digital arts program here. Digital Arts graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $26,343 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,522 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Stetson University came in at #18 for value in digital arts this year. Located in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $57,410 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $27,000. Digital Arts graduates of Stetson University earn a median of $26,913 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Lipscomb University landed the #19 spot for digital arts value this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,572. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $48,949 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants.
Florida Southern College came in at #20 for value in digital arts this year. Set in the city of Lakeland, Florida Southern College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,040. Students borrow a median of $25,357 to complete the digital arts program here. Digital Arts graduates of Florida Southern College earn a median of $48,665 early in their careers. Set against $25,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida Southern College admits about 64% of applicants.
Liberty University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $27,414. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $45,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Eckerd College came in at #22 for value in digital arts this year. Set in the city of Saint Petersburg, Eckerd College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,884. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $25,559 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of Eckerd College earn a median of $28,012 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,559 median debt. Eckerd College admits about 76% of applicants.
Full Sail University came in at #23 for value in digital arts this year. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. Students from in state pay about $26,906 in tuition and fees. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $25,833 in student loans. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $26,224. Set against $25,833 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. 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 · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 23 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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