by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fine Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/fine-arts/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for fine arts students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the fine arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
Tulsa Community College earned the #1 spot for value among fine arts schools in Oklahoma. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,792 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,720 for out-of-state students. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $15,789 in student loans. Fine Arts graduates of Tulsa Community College earn a median of $41,718 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,789 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Rose State College one of the best values for fine arts. Located in the suburb of Midwest City, Rose State College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,030, with out-of-state students paying around $11,407. Students borrow a median of $13,451 to complete the fine arts program here. Fine Arts graduates of Rose State College earn a median of $50,860 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Tulsa is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,546. Students borrow a median of $23,638 to complete the fine arts program here. Fine Arts graduates of University Of Tulsa earn a median of $62,482 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,638 median debt. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in fine arts will find it at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus, which ranked #4. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Fine Arts graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $27,218 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
University Of Central Oklahoma is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,818 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $23,321. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $44,085. That is a strong return on a $23,321 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Oral Roberts University placed #6 among the best values for fine arts. Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $28,022. Early-career fine arts graduates make about $41,180. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oral Roberts University admits about 99% of applicants.
This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.