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2026 Best Value Media Arts Schools in Maryland

2 Colleges in the United States
$25,442 Avg Student Debt
$66,421 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Media Arts Badge [Media Arts](/majors/communication-journalism-media/radio-television-digital-communication/media-arts/) 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.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value media arts schools.

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2026 Best Value Media Arts Schools in Maryland

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the media arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Media Arts Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Maryland College Park, our #1 best value for media arts in Maryland. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,809 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Media Arts graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.

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Towson University
Towson, MD

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Towson University earned it the #2 place for media arts. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,728, with out-of-state students paying around $29,820. Typical student debt for media arts graduates is $22,024. Early-career media arts graduates make about $22,997. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Baltimore one of the best values for media arts. University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $23,984. Typical student debt for media arts graduates is $28,750. Media Arts graduates of University Of Baltimore earn a median of $33,788 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

Students looking for strong value in media arts will find it at Stevenson University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Owings Mills, Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $40,560 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for media arts graduates is $27,042. Media Arts graduates of Stevenson University earn a median of $50,346 early in their careers. Set against $27,042 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Loyola University Baltimore earned it the #5 place for media arts. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $57,150 in tuition and fees. Media Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Media Arts graduates of Loyola University Baltimore earn a median of $55,999 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Maryland Institute College Of Art earned the #6 position for value in media arts this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Maryland Institute College Of Art is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $56,800 in tuition and fees. Media Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from Maryland Institute College Of Art generally make around $37,067. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 2 ranked schools only.

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