by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Visual & Performing Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/other-visual-performing-arts/visual-and-performing-arts-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other visual & performing arts education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other visual & performing arts schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other visual & performing arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Grossmont College earned the #1 spot for value among other visual & performing arts schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,332, while out-of-state students pay about $10,628. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,309 ten years after entry.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at John Tyler Community College earned it the #2 place for other visual & performing arts. 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, compared with $11,520 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other visual & performing arts graduates is $5,000. Early-career other visual & performing arts graduates make about $20,781. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tidewater Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other visual & performing arts schools. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,858, compared with $12,296 for out-of-state students. Other Visual & Performing Arts graduates carry a median of $14,001 in student loans. Early-career other visual & performing arts graduates make about $35,627. That is a strong return on a $14,001 median debt.
Bossier Parish Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other visual & performing arts schools. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,268. Typical student debt for other visual & performing arts graduates is $20,593. Early-career other visual & performing arts graduates make about $43,661. Set against $20,593 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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