by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fine & Studio Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fine & studio arts education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for fine & studio arts students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the fine & studio arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Snow College, our #1 best value for fine & studio arts in Utah. Located in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,338, with out-of-state students paying around $14,288. Students borrow a median of $10,440 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $42,776. Set against $10,440 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Weber State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $19,176. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $53,920. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Utah University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,962, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $12,886 in student loans. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $44,998. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Utah University admits about 82% of applicants.
Utah State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $17,500. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $33,552. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of Utah is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Fine & Studio Arts graduates carry a median of $23,506 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $33,081. Set against $23,506 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo placed #6 among the best values for fine & studio arts. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for fine & studio arts graduates is $16,656. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $34,241 early in their careers. Set against $16,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Dixie State College Of Utah earned the #7 position for value in fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,306 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the fine & studio arts program here. Early-career fine & studio arts graduates make about $23,524. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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