by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value digital arts schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the digital arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in digital arts, no school beat St Petersburg College 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, while out-of-state students pay about $9,286. Students borrow a median of $24,385 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $48,218. That is a strong return on a $24,385 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in digital arts will find it at University Of Florida Online, which ranked #2. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. Students from in state pay about $3,876 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Florida Online admits about 61% of applicants.
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. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $16,142. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Hillsborough Community College generally make around $44,101. That is a strong return on a $16,142 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in digital arts will find it at University Of Florida, which ranked #4. 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, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $17,983. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $30,629. That is a strong return on a $17,983 median debt. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.
Miami Dade College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in digital arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,838, while out-of-state students pay about $9,661. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $11,967. Digital Arts graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $40,267 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,967 median debt.
Daytona State College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,106 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,994 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,227 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $43,320. That is a strong return on a $14,227 median debt.
Florida International University came in at #7 for value in digital arts this year. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. 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. Digital Arts graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $52,517 early in their careers. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida International University admits about 55% of applicants.
University Of Central Florida ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the digital arts program here. 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.
Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #9 for value in digital arts this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,118 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,162. Students borrow a median of $20,015 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $50,726. Set against $20,015 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
Stetson University came in at #10 for value in digital arts this year. Set in the city of DeLand, Stetson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $57,410. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $27,000. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $26,913. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Florida Southern College came in at #11 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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,040. Students borrow a median of $25,357 to complete the digital arts program here. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Florida Southern College generally make around $48,665. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Florida Southern College admits about 64% of applicants.
Eckerd College landed the #12 spot for digital arts value this year. Located in the city of Saint Petersburg, Eckerd College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,884. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $25,559. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Eckerd College generally make around $28,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Full Sail University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value digital arts schools. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,906. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $25,833. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $26,224. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This list is compiled 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
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