2027 Best Value Sculpture Schools
[Sculpture](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/sculpture/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 54 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value sculpture schools.
What’s on this page:
Finding the Best Value Sculpture School for You
The sculpture program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we built our Best Value Sculpture Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
Read more about our methodology
One Size Does Not Fit All
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we offer several rankings, including this Best Value Sculpture Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
See how we build our rankings
2027 Best Value Sculpture Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the sculpture degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Sculpture Schools
Leading the list is Santa Rosa Junior College, our #1 best value for sculpture in the United States. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,318 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,308 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete the sculpture program here. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from Santa Rosa Junior College generally make around $80,047. Set against $14,692 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grossmont College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools. Grossmont College is a very large public school located in the suburb of El Cajon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,332, with out-of-state students paying around $10,628. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $40,309.
De Anza College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,571, while out-of-state students pay about $12,596. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete the sculpture program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,596 ten years after entry. Set against $7,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
San Diego Mesa College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools. San Diego Mesa College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,146, while out-of-state students pay about $10,002. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $6,999. Sculpture graduates of San Diego Mesa College earn a median of $29,852 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ventura College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools. Set in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,426, compared with $9,615 for out-of-state students. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from Ventura College generally make around $99,778. That is a strong return on a $20,250 median debt.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #6 for value in sculpture this year. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $19,319 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. That is a strong return on a $19,319 median debt. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.
Rhode Island College landed the #7 spot for sculpture value this year. Rhode Island College is a large public school located in the suburb of Providence. 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 sculpture program here. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $28,241. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rhode Island College admits about 92% of applicants.
Schoolcraft College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,799, compared with $6,501 for out-of-state students. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $15,677 in student loans. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $46,283. That is a strong return on a $15,677 median debt.
Ferris State University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $27,000. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $24,540. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Chabot College landed the #10 spot for sculpture value this year. Located in the suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,150 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,686. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $14,122. Sculpture graduates of Chabot College earn a median of $85,175 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Suny College At Buffalo came in at #11 for value in sculpture this year. Set in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,533, with out-of-state students paying around $19,653. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the sculpture program here. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $39,412. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #12 spot for sculpture value this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,667 to complete the sculpture program here. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $65,681. That is a strong return on a $13,667 median debt. Roughly 39% of applicants are accepted.
Oakland University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $25,972. Sculpture graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $54,785 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Portland State University landed the #14 spot for sculpture value this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Students borrow a median of $35,125 to complete the sculpture program here. Sculpture graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $47,717 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $35,125 median debt. Portland State University admits about 91% of applicants.
Cuesta College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools. Located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,350 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,010 for out-of-state students. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $18,958 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from Cuesta College generally make around $64,492. Set against $18,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Houston landed the #16 spot for sculpture value this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $21,845. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $26,482. Set against $21,845 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Santa Fe Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value sculpture schools. Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, Santa Fe Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $1,851 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,131. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $15,267 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from Santa Fe Community College generally make around $51,935. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Escuela De Artes Plasticas De Puerto Rico came in at #18 for value in sculpture this year. Located in the city of San Juan, Escuela De Artes Plasticas De Puerto Rico is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,902, while out-of-state students pay about $8,502. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from Escuela De Artes Plasticas De Puerto Rico generally make around $7,453. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo placed #19 among the best values for sculpture. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $16,656 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $54,507. Set against $16,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Los Angeles Pierce College came in at #20 for value in sculpture this year. Located in the city of Woodland Hills, Los Angeles Pierce College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,238, compared with $10,572 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $12,477. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,521 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,477 median debt.
Wichita State University landed the #21 spot for sculpture value this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,684 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $28,150. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $27,518. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #22 among the best values for sculpture. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,135, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. Students borrow a median of $25,919 to complete the sculpture program here. Sculpture graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $22,837 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
South Dakota State University earned the #23 position for value in sculpture this year. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $24,989 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from South Dakota State University generally make around $51,260. That is a strong return on a $24,989 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
State University Of New York At New Paltz landed the #24 spot for sculpture value this year. State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of New Paltz. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,822. Students borrow a median of $23,562 to complete the sculpture program here. Sculpture graduates of State University Of New York At New Paltz earn a median of $18,842 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,562 median debt. State University Of New York At New Paltz admits about 62% of applicants.
Washington University In St Louis came in at #25 for value in sculpture this year. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Students from in state pay about $65,790 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $17,553. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $68,303. Set against $17,553 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.
Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Sculpture Schools
These schools also delivered strong value for sculpture this year:
Narrow Sculpture Schools by Region
View All Rankings >
Explore other best-value rankings in majors related to Sculpture. See all related rankings.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 54 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 54 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
