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2026 Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Schools in the New England Region

2 Colleges in the United States
$24,121 Avg Student Debt
$59,364 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Badge [Other Fine Arts & Art Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/fine-arts-and-art-studies-other/) 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 17 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other fine arts & art studies students.

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2026 Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other fine arts & art studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Schools

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Bristol Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value other fine arts & art studies schools in the New England Region. Bristol Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fall River. Students from in state pay about $5,832 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,776 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other fine arts & art studies graduates is $9,482. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates of Bristol Community College earn a median of $37,897 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,482 median debt.

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Bunker Hill Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other fine arts & art studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Bunker Hill Community College is a large public school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $6,168 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $11,893 in student loans. 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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Students looking for strong value in other fine arts & art studies will find it at University Of Massachusetts Lowell, which ranked #3. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. Students from in state pay about $16,966 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. Typical student debt for other fine arts & art studies graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $36,236. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Maine one of the best values for other fine arts & art studies. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $27,050 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $47,975. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value other fine arts & art studies schools. Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. Students from in state pay about $67,832 in tuition and fees. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $20,658 in student loans. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates of Bowdoin College earn a median of $58,938 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,658 median debt. Roughly 7% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University placed #6 among the best values for other fine arts & art studies. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates of Boston University earn a median of $27,226 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Hampshire College earned the #7 position for value in other fine arts & art studies this year. Located in the rural area of Amherst, Hampshire College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,896. Typical student debt for other fine arts & art studies graduates is $26,500. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from Hampshire College generally make around $21,113. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford came in at #8 for value in other fine arts & art studies this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,075. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from University Of Hartford generally make around $51,123. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University came in at #9 for value in other fine arts & art studies this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,256. Typical student debt for other fine arts & art studies graduates is $24,833. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $48,287. That is a strong return on a $24,833 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.

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Albertus Magnus College earned the #10 position for value in other fine arts & art studies this year. Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Students from in state pay about $41,908 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $36,919 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates of Albertus Magnus College earn a median of $50,188 early in their careers. Set against $36,919 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Albertus Magnus College admits about 59% of applicants.

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Rhode Island School Of Design landed the #11 spot for other fine arts & art studies value this year. Set in the city of Providence, Rhode Island School Of Design is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,688. Typical student debt for other fine arts & art studies graduates is $27,000. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates of Rhode Island School Of Design earn a median of $22,396 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rhode Island School Of Design admits about 19% of applicants.

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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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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