by our College Data Analytics Team
[Sculpture](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/sculpture/) 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 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sculpture students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the sculpture degrees they offer, see the list below.
Lycoming College earned the #1 spot for value among sculpture schools in Pennsylvania. Set in the city of Williamsport, Lycoming College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,804. Sculpture graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $34,280. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value sculpture schools. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,568 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,676. Students borrow a median of $28,850 to complete the sculpture program here. Early-career sculpture graduates make about $44,294. That is a strong return on a $28,850 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Temple University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value sculpture schools. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Typical student debt for sculpture graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, sculpture degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $24,558. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
A rank of #4 makes Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts one of the best values for sculpture. Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. In-state tuition and fees average $44,600. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete the sculpture program here. Sculpture graduates of Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts earn a median of $17,887 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,750 median debt.
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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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.