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2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Maryland

7 Colleges in the United States
$22,388 Avg Student Debt
$62,611 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Fine Arts Badge [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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value fine arts schools.

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2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Maryland

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

Best Value Fine Arts Schools

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University Of Maryland College Park tops our 2027 list of the best value fine arts schools in Maryland. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $32,031. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.

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Cecil College
North East, MD

Cecil College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value fine arts schools. Located in the rural area of North East, Cecil College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,640 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,830 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,952 ten years after entry.

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Students looking for strong value in fine arts will find it at University Of Maryland Baltimore County, which ranked #3. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,256, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $24,625 in student loans. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $23,879. That is a strong return on a $24,625 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in fine arts will find it at Frostburg State University, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,814 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $24,834. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Frostburg State University generally make around $24,649. That is a strong return on a $24,834 median debt. Frostburg State University admits about 89% of applicants.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,728, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Students borrow a median of $17,978 to complete the fine arts program here. Fine Arts graduates of Towson University earn a median of $29,958 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,978 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University placed #6 among the best values for fine arts. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $11,084 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,174. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $24,239. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Salisbury University generally make around $20,632. Set against $24,239 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Salisbury University admits about 88% of applicants.

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St Marys College Of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

St Marys College Of Maryland placed #7 among the best values for fine arts. St Marys College Of Maryland is a small public school located in the rural area of St. Mary's City. Students from in state pay about $15,298 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,374. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $22,655 in student loans. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $41,665. That is a strong return on a $22,655 median debt. Roughly 69% 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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