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2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Georgia

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,384 Avg Student Debt
$54,023 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Fine Arts Badge [Fine Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/fine-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fine arts education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for fine arts students.

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2027 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fine arts, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Fine Arts Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of North Georgia the best value for a degree in fine arts in Georgia. Located in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,444, with out-of-state students paying around $16,956. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $22,375 in student loans. Fine Arts graduates of University Of North Georgia earn a median of $23,530 early in their careers. Set against $22,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $21,947 to complete the fine arts program here. Fine Arts graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $26,323 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in fine arts will find it at Kennesaw State University, which ranked #3. Kennesaw State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $26,097 in student loans. Fine Arts graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $35,846 early in their careers. Set against $26,097 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kennesaw State University admits about 69% of applicants.

4

Georgia Southern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $29,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $21,214. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgia Southern University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Georgia Military College Milledgeville came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value fine arts schools. Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public school located in the town of Milledgeville. Students from in state pay about $7,605 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $13,587. Fine Arts graduates of Georgia Military College Milledgeville earn a median of $29,788 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Oglethorpe University came in at #6 for value in fine arts this year. Located in the suburb of Atlanta, Oglethorpe University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,590. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $26,800 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Oglethorpe University generally make around $22,866. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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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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