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2027 Best Value Drawing Bachelor’s Degree Schools

11 Colleges in the United States
$26,590 Avg Student Debt
$51,862 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Drawing Bachelor's Degree Badge [Drawing](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/drawing/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong drawing education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value drawing schools.

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2027 Best Value Drawing Schools in the United States

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

Best Value Drawing Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Michigan Ann Arbor the best value for a degree in drawing in the United States. 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, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,319 to complete the drawing program here. Soon after graduation, drawing degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. Set against $19,319 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Students looking for strong value in drawing will find it at Oakland University, which ranked #2. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for drawing graduates is $25,972. Soon after graduation, drawing degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $22,840. That is a strong return on a $25,972 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Columbus State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in drawing, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,898, while out-of-state students pay about $17,610. Drawing graduates carry a median of $30,430 in student loans. Soon after graduation, drawing degree recipients from Columbus State University generally make around $22,798. Set against $30,430 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbus State University admits about 99% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in drawing will find it at Georgia State University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for drawing graduates is $27,349. Early-career drawing graduates make about $21,226. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Montana earned it the #5 place for drawing. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, with out-of-state students paying around $33,671. Students borrow a median of $26,187 to complete the drawing program here. Early-career drawing graduates make about $42,654. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #6 among the best values for drawing. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,568, while out-of-state students pay about $14,676. Typical student debt for drawing graduates is $28,850. Early-career drawing graduates make about $44,294. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Bradley University came in at #7 for value in drawing this year. Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Peoria. Students from in state pay about $42,160 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,380 to complete the drawing program here. Early-career drawing graduates make about $54,513. That is a strong return on a $26,380 median debt. Bradley University admits about 77% of applicants.

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Cleveland Institute Of Art landed the #8 spot for drawing value this year. Cleveland Institute Of Art is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,700. Drawing graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career drawing graduates make about $18,839. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cleveland Institute Of Art admits about 61% of applicants.

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Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value drawing schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,600. Typical student debt for drawing graduates is $27,000. Early-career drawing graduates make about $17,887. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt.

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Maryland Institute College Of Art earned the #10 position for value in drawing this year. Maryland Institute College Of Art is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,800. Drawing graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Drawing graduates of Maryland Institute College Of Art earn a median of $21,138 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Pratt Institute Main
Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main landed the #11 spot for drawing value this year. Pratt Institute Main is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,845. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the drawing program here. Soon after graduation, drawing degree recipients from Pratt Institute Main generally make around $18,451. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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