[Intermedia/Multimedia](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/intermedia-multimedia/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for intermedia/multimedia students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in intermedia/multimedia, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Bristol Community College the best value for a degree in intermedia/multimedia in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,832 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,776. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $9,482. Early-career intermedia/multimedia graduates make about $37,897. That is a strong return on a $9,482 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earned it the #2 place for intermedia/multimedia. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,612, while out-of-state students pay about $32,567. Typical student debt for intermedia/multimedia graduates is $27,000. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of $54,669 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Students looking for strong value in intermedia/multimedia will find it at Massachusetts College Of Art And Design, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Boston, Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,400 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,400. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, intermedia/multimedia degree recipients from Massachusetts College Of Art And Design generally make around $38,090. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Lesley University one of the best values for intermedia/multimedia. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,256 in tuition and fees. Intermedia/multimedia graduates carry a median of $24,833 in student loans. Intermedia/multimedia graduates of Lesley University earn a median of $48,287 early in their careers. Set against $24,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 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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