by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Visual Art](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/other-visual-performing-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other visual art students.
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The other visual art program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we developed our Best Value Other Visual Art Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other visual art degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Santa Monica College the best value for a degree in other visual art in the United States. Set in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,156 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,708 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,193 ten years after entry.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at California State University San Bernardino earned it the #2 place for other visual art. Located in the city of San Bernardino, California State University San Bernardino is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,088, compared with $20,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other visual art graduates is $15,149. Other Visual Art graduates of California State University San Bernardino earn a median of $42,421 early in their careers. Set against $15,149 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California State University San Bernardino admits about 94% of applicants.
Grossmont College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other visual art schools. Grossmont College is a very large public school located in the suburb of El Cajon. Students from in state pay about $1,332 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,628. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,309 ten years after entry.
A rank of #4 makes John Tyler Community College one of the best values for other visual art. John Tyler Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Chester. Students from in state pay about $5,082 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,520. Students borrow a median of $5,000 to complete the other visual art program here. Early-career other visual art graduates make about $18,224. That is a strong return on a $5,000 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Washington Bothell Campus earned it the #5 place for other visual art. Set in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,919 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,155. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $15,807 in student loans. Early-career other visual art graduates make about $65,492. Set against $15,807 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #6 among the best values for other visual art. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete the other visual art program here. Soon after graduation, other visual art degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
The Community College Of Baltimore County landed the #7 spot for other visual art value this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,110 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,182 for out-of-state students. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $18,038 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other visual art degree recipients from The Community College Of Baltimore County generally make around $52,440. Set against $18,038 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tidewater Community College earned the #8 position for value in other visual art this year. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,858, with out-of-state students paying around $12,296. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $14,001 in student loans. Other Visual Art graduates of Tidewater Community College earn a median of $35,627 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Bossier Parish Community College earned the #9 position for value in other visual art this year. Located in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,268. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $20,593 in student loans. Early-career other visual art graduates make about $43,661. That is a strong return on a $20,593 median debt.
University Of Utah earned the #10 position for value in other visual art this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other visual art degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $60,527. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus came in at #11 for value in other visual art this year. Set in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,960, with out-of-state students paying around $15,690. Typical student debt for other visual art graduates is $20,385. Early-career other visual art graduates make about $41,723. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #12 spot for other visual art value this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $26,971 in student loans. Other Visual Art graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Set against $26,971 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbia University In The City Of New York admits about 4% of applicants.
Clemson University placed #13 among the best values for other visual art. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,972 to complete the other visual art program here. Soon after graduation, other visual art degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $24,229. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.
Grambling State University came in at #14 for value in other visual art this year. Located in the town of Grambling, Grambling State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,683 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,706 for out-of-state students. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $43,500 in student loans. Early-career other visual art graduates make about $34,580. That is a strong return on a $43,500 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
Mount Holyoke College placed #15 among the best values for other visual art. Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Hadley. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,018. Students borrow a median of $22,041 to complete the other visual art program here. Other Visual Art graduates of Mount Holyoke College earn a median of $35,038 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,041 median debt. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.
Baldwin Wallace College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value other visual art schools. Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Berea. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,832. Students borrow a median of $27,307 to complete the other visual art program here. Soon after graduation, other visual art degree recipients from Baldwin Wallace College generally make around $46,668. That is a strong return on a $27,307 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Duke University earned the #17 position for value in other visual art this year. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,758 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete the other visual art program here. Early-career other visual art graduates make about $83,388. Set against $13,296 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 6%.
New York University placed #18 among the best values for other visual art. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other visual art degree recipients from New York University generally make around $31,469. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New York University admits about 9% of applicants.
Full Sail University placed #19 among the best values for other visual art. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,906. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $30,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other visual art degree recipients from Full Sail University generally make around $32,556. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 720 |
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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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 19 ranked schools only.
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