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 4 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.
Leading the list is Pima Community College, our #1 best value for digital arts in Arizona. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,442 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,758. Students borrow a median of $9,541 to complete the digital arts program here. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $25,344. Set against $9,541 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in digital arts will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #2. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $22,625 in student loans. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $22,817. That is a strong return on a $22,625 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Grand Canyon University one of the best values for digital arts. Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. In-state tuition and fees average $18,508. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $26,991. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $24,691. That is a strong return on a $26,991 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Advancing Technology one of the best values for digital arts. Located in the city of Tempe, University Of Advancing Technology is a small private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $18,800 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete the digital arts program here. Digital Arts graduates of University Of Advancing Technology earn a median of $27,824 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Advancing Technology admits about 98% of applicants.
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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