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[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 13 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.
Santa Monica College earned the #1 spot for value among other visual art schools in the United States. Santa Monica College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Monica. Students from in state pay about $1,156 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,708. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,193.
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. Students from in state pay about $8,088 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,688. 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. The acceptance rate is 94%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Washington Bothell Campus one of the best values for other visual art. University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,919, while out-of-state students pay about $43,155. Typical student debt for other visual art graduates is $15,807. Soon after graduation, other visual art degree recipients from University Of Washington Bothell Campus generally make around $65,492. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Students looking for strong value in other visual art will find it at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. 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. That is a strong return on a $19,137 median debt. The acceptance rate is 16%.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other visual art, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,960, while out-of-state students pay about $15,690. Students borrow a median of $20,385 to complete the other visual art program here. Other Visual Art graduates of Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn a median of $41,723 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,385 median debt. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #6 position for value in other visual art this year. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Students borrow a median of $26,971 to complete the other visual art program here. Other Visual Art graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,971 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.
Clemson University came in at #7 for value in other visual art this year. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $26,972 in student loans. Early-career other visual art graduates make about $24,229. That is a strong return on a $26,972 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Grambling State University landed the #8 spot for other visual art value this year. Set in the town of Grambling, Grambling State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,683 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,706. Typical student debt for other visual art graduates is $43,500. Other Visual Art graduates of Grambling State University earn a median of $34,580 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $43,500 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
Mount Holyoke College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value other visual art schools. Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,018. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $22,041 in student loans. Other Visual Art graduates of Mount Holyoke College earn a median of $35,038 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mount Holyoke College admits about 36% of applicants.
Baldwin Wallace College earned the #10 position for value in other visual art this year. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,832. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $27,307 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other visual art degree recipients from Baldwin Wallace College generally make around $46,668. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Baldwin Wallace College admits about 76% of applicants.
Duke University placed #11 among the best values for other visual art. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. In-state tuition and fees average $68,758. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete the other visual art program here. Other Visual Art graduates of Duke University earn a median of $83,388 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
New York University placed #12 among the best values for other visual art. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. 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 $28,990. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New York University admits about 9% of applicants.
Full Sail University came in at #13 for value in other visual art this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $26,906 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete the other visual art program here. Other Visual Art graduates of Full Sail University earn a median of $32,556 early in their careers. Set against $30,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
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