by our College Data Analytics Team
[Art Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/art-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for art studies students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in art studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is College Of Southern Nevada, our #1 best value for art studies in Nevada. Located in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,024. Typical student debt for art studies graduates is $9,980. Early-career art studies graduates make about $35,850. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value art studies schools. Set in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $27,411. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $29,719 in student loans. Art Studies graduates of University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn a median of $27,740 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,719 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Nevada Reno came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value art studies schools. Located in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,578, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete the art studies program here. Early-career art studies graduates make about $24,906. Set against $23,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nevada Reno admits about 74% of applicants.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.