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2027 Best Value Digital Arts Schools in Texas

5 Colleges in the United States
$20,038 Avg Student Debt
$60,404 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Digital Arts Badge [Digital Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/general-visual-performing-arts/digital-arts/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for digital arts students.

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2027 Best Value Digital Arts Schools in Texas

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

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Leading the list is Austin Community College District, our #1 best value for digital arts in Texas. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $29,669. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At Dallas earned it the #2 place for digital arts. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,644, while out-of-state students pay about $40,144. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $21,196. Soon after graduation, digital arts degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas generally make around $28,494. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

3

Students looking for strong value in digital arts will find it at Texas Tech University, which ranked #3. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. Digital Arts graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,271 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.

4

The University Of Texas At Austin is a great value for students pursuing a degree in digital arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Digital Arts graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $29,707. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in digital arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Tarleton State University is a large public school located in the town of Stephenville. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, while out-of-state students pay about $18,142. Typical student debt for digital arts graduates is $23,222. Early-career digital arts graduates make about $50,532. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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