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2026 Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$13,574 Avg Student Debt
$46,960 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Associate's Degree Badge [Other Fine Arts & Art Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/fine-arts-and-art-studies-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 114 schools to find the best return on investment for other fine arts & art studies students.

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2026 Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other fine arts & art studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Schools

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County College Of Morris tops our 2026 list of the best value other fine arts & art studies schools in the United States. Set in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,210, compared with $14,310 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,250 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates of County College Of Morris earn a median of $33,881 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,250 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bristol Community College earned it the #2 place for other fine arts & art studies. Bristol Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fall River. In-state tuition and fees average $5,832, while out-of-state students pay about $10,776. Students borrow a median of $9,482 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from Bristol Community College generally make around $37,897. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #3 makes Truckee Meadows Community College one of the best values for other fine arts & art studies. Set in the city of Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,352, with out-of-state students paying around $12,018. Typical student debt for other fine arts & art studies graduates is $12,290. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $52,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bunker Hill Community College earned it the #4 place for other fine arts & art studies. Bunker Hill Community College is a large public school located in the city of Boston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,168, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Students borrow a median of $11,893 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $51,782. Set against $11,893 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #5 makes Schoolcraft College one of the best values for other fine arts & art studies. Schoolcraft College is a large public school located in the city of Livonia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,799, with out-of-state students paying around $6,501. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $15,677 in student loans. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $46,283. That is a strong return on a $15,677 median debt.

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Westmoreland County Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value other fine arts & art studies schools. Located in the suburb of Youngwood, Westmoreland County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,306 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,728. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,439 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University placed #7 among the best values for other fine arts & art studies. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. In-state tuition and fees average $14,778. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $54,608. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Cecil College
North East, MD

Cecil College landed the #8 spot for other fine arts & art studies value this year. Set in the rural area of North East, Cecil College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,640, while out-of-state students pay about $10,830. Median earnings reach $43,952 ten years out.

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Fashion Institute Of Technology placed #9 among the best values for other fine arts & art studies. Fashion Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $8,174 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,696. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from Fashion Institute Of Technology generally make around $23,428. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

Other Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 114 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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