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2026 Best Value Printmaking Schools in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in printmaking, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Printmaking Schools
South Dakota State University tops our 2026 list of the best value printmaking schools in the The Plains States Region. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. Typical student debt for printmaking graduates is $24,989. Early-career printmaking graduates make about $51,260. That is a strong return on a $24,989 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in printmaking will find it at Wichita State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Students borrow a median of $28,150 to complete the printmaking program here. Soon after graduation, printmaking degree recipients from Wichita State University generally make around $27,518. That is a strong return on a $28,150 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Washington University In St Louis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in printmaking, landing the #3 spot this year. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Typical student debt for printmaking graduates is $17,553. Soon after graduation, printmaking degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. That is a strong return on a $17,553 median debt. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.
Minneapolis College Of Art And Design is a great value for students pursuing a degree in printmaking, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis College Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,484. Printmaking graduates carry a median of $30,250 in student loans. Printmaking graduates of Minneapolis College Of Art And Design earn a median of $19,524 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Minneapolis College Of Art And Design admits about 48% of applicants.
Kansas City Art Institute is a great value for students pursuing a degree in printmaking, landing the #5 spot this year. Kansas City Art Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. Students from in state pay about $44,550 in tuition and fees. Printmaking graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, printmaking degree recipients from Kansas City Art Institute generally make around $22,906. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kansas City Art Institute admits about 55% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 6 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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
