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2027 Best Value Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Schools in the New England Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$26,250 Avg Student Debt
$56,408 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Badge [Ceramic Arts & Ceramics](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/ceramic-arts-and-ceramics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value ceramic arts & ceramics schools.

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2027 Best Value Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Schools in the New England Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the ceramic arts & ceramics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Schools

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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Our analysis ranked Rhode Island College the best value for a degree in ceramic arts & ceramics in the New England Region. Rhode Island College is a large public school located in the suburb of Providence. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,300, with out-of-state students paying around $27,299. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete the ceramic arts & ceramics program here. Ceramic Arts & Ceramics graduates of Rhode Island College earn a median of $45,088 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Students looking for strong value in ceramic arts & ceramics will find it at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $15,612 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for ceramic arts & ceramics graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, ceramic arts & ceramics degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $23,214. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a great value for students pursuing a degree in ceramic arts & ceramics, landing the #3 spot this year. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $15,400, compared with $43,400 for out-of-state students. Ceramic Arts & Ceramics graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Ceramic Arts & Ceramics graduates of Massachusetts College Of Art And Design earn a median of $38,090 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design admits about 76% of applicants.

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Students looking for strong value in ceramic arts & ceramics will find it at University Of Hartford, which ranked #4. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $49,075 in tuition and fees. Ceramic Arts & Ceramics graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Ceramic Arts & Ceramics graduates of University Of Hartford earn a median of $34,654 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Hartford admits about 96% of applicants.

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Maine College Of Art
Portland, ME

Maine College Of Art came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value ceramic arts & ceramics schools. Maine College Of Art is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. In-state tuition and fees average $42,942. Ceramic Arts & Ceramics graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career ceramic arts & ceramics graduates make about $27,255. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Maine College Of Art admits about 76% of applicants.

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Rhode Island School Of Design ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value ceramic arts & ceramics schools. Set in the city of Providence, Rhode Island School Of Design is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,688. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the ceramic arts & ceramics program here. Soon after graduation, ceramic arts & ceramics degree recipients from Rhode Island School Of Design generally make around $22,396. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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