2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Wisconsin
[Fine Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/fine-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fine arts education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for fine arts students.
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2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Wisconsin
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fine arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Fine Arts Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh the best value for a degree in fine arts in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,532 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,446. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Fine Arts graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of $38,585 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh admits about 86% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for fine arts. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $19,316 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $30,719. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Stout came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value fine arts schools. University Of Wisconsin Stout is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Menomonie. In-state tuition and fees average $10,701, compared with $19,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,821 to complete the fine arts program here. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $30,077. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Stout admits about 88% of applicants.
Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $43,743 in tuition and fees. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $20,762. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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