[Metal & Jewelry Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/metal-and-jewelry-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for metal & jewelry arts students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in metal & jewelry arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Rhode Island College the best value for a degree in metal & jewelry arts in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,300, while out-of-state students pay about $27,299. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete the metal & jewelry arts program here. Soon after graduation, metal & jewelry arts degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $28,241. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth one of the best values for metal & jewelry arts. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $15,612 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for metal & jewelry arts graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, metal & jewelry arts degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $54,669. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Massachusetts College Of Art And Design came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value metal & jewelry arts schools. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $15,400 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,400. Metal & Jewelry Arts graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career metal & jewelry arts graduates make about $38,090. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Maine College Of Art is a great value for students pursuing a degree in metal & jewelry arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Portland, Maine College Of Art is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,942. Metal & Jewelry Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Metal & Jewelry Arts graduates of Maine College Of Art earn a median of $27,255 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Maine College Of Art admits about 76% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in metal & jewelry arts will find it at Rhode Island School Of Design, which ranked #5. Rhode Island School Of Design is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. In-state tuition and fees average $62,688. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the metal & jewelry arts program here. Metal & Jewelry Arts graduates of Rhode Island School Of Design earn a median of $22,396 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rhode Island School Of Design admits about 19% of applicants.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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