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2026 Best Value Printmaking Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in printmaking, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Printmaking Schools
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned the #1 spot for value among printmaking schools in the Great Lakes Region. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,319 to complete the printmaking program here. Early-career printmaking graduates make about $66,254. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
Ferris State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value printmaking schools. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Typical student debt for printmaking graduates is $27,000. Printmaking graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $54,608 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Aquinas College Michigan is a great value for students pursuing a degree in printmaking, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Aquinas College Michigan is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,218. Students borrow a median of $25,925 to complete the printmaking program here. Early-career printmaking graduates make about $40,708. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Ohio University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in printmaking, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Printmaking graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Printmaking graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $29,756 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Students looking for strong value in printmaking will find it at Art Academy Of Cincinnati, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Art Academy Of Cincinnati is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,007. Typical student debt for printmaking graduates is $27,000. Printmaking graduates of Art Academy Of Cincinnati earn a median of $13,252 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted.
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Cleveland Institute Of Art came in at #6 for value in printmaking this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland Institute Of Art is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,700. Printmaking graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career printmaking graduates make about $18,839. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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.
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[Printmaking](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/printmaking/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
