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

3 Colleges in the United States
$19,293 Avg Student Debt
$73,152 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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 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 Southeast 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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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #1 spot for value among other fine arts & art studies schools in the Southeast Region. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $16,863 in student loans. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $28,710. That is a strong return on a $16,863 median debt. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

A rank of #2 makes Vanderbilt University one of the best values for other fine arts & art studies. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other fine arts & art studies degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. That is a strong return on a $13,975 median debt. The acceptance rate is 6%.

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value other fine arts & art studies schools. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,720, compared with $39,884 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,374 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $20,934. That is a strong return on a $23,374 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other fine arts & art studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,905, while out-of-state students pay about $28,083. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the other fine arts & art studies program here. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $24,013. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mary Washington admits about 80% of applicants.

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The University Of Alabama is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other fine arts & art studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,180, compared with $34,172 for out-of-state students. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career other fine arts & art studies graduates make about $21,836. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value other fine arts & art studies schools. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,758. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates of Duke University earn a median of $83,388 early in their careers. Set against $13,296 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Duke University admits about 6% of applicants.

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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 · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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