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2026 Best Value Drawing Schools in the Southeast Region

[Drawing](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/drawing/) 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 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for drawing students.

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• Best Value Drawing Schools in the Southeast Region

2026 Best Value Drawing Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Best Value Drawing Schools

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Columbus State University
Columbus, GA

$5,898 In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,430 Avg Student Debt

$44,544 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Columbus State University the best value for a degree in drawing in the Southeast Region. Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Columbus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,898, while out-of-state students pay about $17,610. Typical student debt for drawing graduates is $30,430. Early-career drawing graduates make about $22,798. Set against $30,430 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

2

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

$8,664 In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,349 Avg Student Debt

$47,384 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Georgia State University one of the best values for drawing. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Students borrow a median of $27,349 to complete the drawing program here. Soon after graduation, drawing degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $21,226. Set against $27,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.