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2026 Best Value Illustration Schools in Oregon

1 Colleges in the United States
$26,111 Avg Student Debt
$47,322 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Illustration Badge [Illustration](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/illustration/) 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 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for illustration students.

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2026 Best Value Illustration Schools in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in illustration, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Illustration Schools

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For return on investment in illustration, no school beat George Fox University this year. George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg. Students from in state pay about $41,320 in tuition and fees. Illustration graduates carry a median of $25,324 in student loans. Soon after graduation, illustration degree recipients from George Fox University generally make around $52,898. That is a strong return on a $25,324 median debt. George Fox University admits about 94% of applicants.

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Pacific Northwest College Of Art is a great value for students pursuing a degree in illustration, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Portland, Pacific Northwest College Of Art is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $49,006. Students borrow a median of $26,899 to complete the illustration program here. Soon after graduation, illustration degree recipients from Pacific Northwest College Of Art generally make around $19,501. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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