by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sculpture](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/sculpture/) 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sculpture students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sculpture, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in sculpture, no school beat Ohio University Main Campus this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $26,000. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $29,756. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
Art Academy Of Cincinnati came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value sculpture schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Art Academy Of Cincinnati is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,007. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from Art Academy Of Cincinnati generally make around $13,252. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Cleveland Institute Of Art one of the best values for sculpture. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland Institute Of Art is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $48,700. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $27,000. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $18,839. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cleveland Institute Of Art admits about 61% of applicants.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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