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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong other visual art education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other visual art students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other visual art, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Grossmont College, our #1 best value for other visual art in the United States. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a very large public university. 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.
Students looking for strong value in other visual art will find it at John Tyler Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,082, while out-of-state students pay about $11,520. Students borrow a median of $5,000 to complete the other visual art program here. Other Visual Art graduates of John Tyler Community College earn a median of $20,781 early in their careers. Set against $5,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Tidewater Community College one of the best values for other visual art. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,858 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,296 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other visual art graduates is $14,001. Soon after graduation, other visual art degree recipients from Tidewater Community College generally make around $35,627. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Bossier Parish Community College one of the best values for other visual art. 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. Other Visual Art graduates of Bossier Parish Community College earn a median of $43,661 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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