by our College Data Analytics Team
[Drawing](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/drawing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 drawing students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the drawing degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in drawing, no school beat Ferris State University this year. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,778. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the drawing program here. Early-career drawing graduates make about $24,540. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Oakland University one of the best values for drawing. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Typical student debt for drawing graduates is $25,972. Soon after graduation, drawing degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $22,840. That is a strong return on a $25,972 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a great value for students pursuing a degree in drawing, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Typical student debt for drawing graduates is $19,319. Early-career drawing graduates make about $66,254. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Aquinas College Michigan one of the best values for drawing. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Aquinas College Michigan is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,218. Typical student debt for drawing graduates is $25,925. Early-career drawing graduates make about $40,708. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Aquinas College Michigan admits about 90% 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 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.