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2026 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in New Hampshire

4 Colleges in the United States
$26,362 Avg Student Debt
$61,332 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Fine Arts Badge [Fine Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/fine-arts/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for fine arts students.

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2026 Best Value Fine Arts Schools in New Hampshire

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

Best Value Fine Arts Schools

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Keene State College tops our 2026 list of the best value fine arts schools in New Hampshire. Located in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the fine arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Keene State College generally make around $31,390. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Plymouth State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value fine arts schools. Located in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,626, while out-of-state students pay about $25,566. Fine Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Fine Arts graduates of Plymouth State University earn a median of $30,491 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of New Hampshire Main Campus one of the best values for fine arts. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,202, compared with $39,852 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $26,368. Fine Arts graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $52,064 early in their careers. Set against $26,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Students looking for strong value in fine arts will find it at Dartmouth College, which ranked #4. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $13,663. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Dartmouth College generally make around $30,246. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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New England College
Henniker, NH

Students looking for strong value in fine arts will find it at New England College, which ranked #5. Located in the rural area of Henniker, New England College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,474. Typical student debt for fine arts graduates is $35,038. Fine Arts graduates of New England College earn a median of $68,950 early in their careers. Set against $35,038 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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Southern New Hampshire University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value fine arts schools. Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,200. Students borrow a median of $29,103 to complete the fine arts program here. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Southern New Hampshire University generally make around $53,211. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern New Hampshire University admits about 100% 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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