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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general visual & performing arts, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Austin Community College District, our #1 best value for general visual & performing arts in Texas. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $29,669 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at San Jacinto Community College earned it the #2 place for general visual & performing arts. Set in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,490, with out-of-state students paying around $6,690. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates carry a median of $11,376 in student loans. Early-career general visual & performing arts graduates make about $21,173. Set against $11,376 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rice University earned it the #3 place for general visual & performing arts. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,247. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. Early-career general visual & performing arts graduates make about $75,299. Set against $11,904 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rice University admits about 8% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At Dallas earned it the #4 place for general visual & performing arts. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,644, while out-of-state students pay about $40,144. Students borrow a median of $21,196 to complete the general visual & performing arts program here. Early-career general visual & performing arts graduates make about $28,494. Set against $21,196 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas At Dallas admits about 65% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the best values for general visual & performing arts. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Typical student debt for general visual & performing arts graduates is $21,500. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $29,707 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
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University Of Houston Downtown ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value general visual & performing arts schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,582, compared with $17,434 for out-of-state students. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates carry a median of $23,925 in student loans. Early-career general visual & performing arts graduates make about $19,527. Set against $23,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Tarleton State University came in at #7 for value in general visual & performing arts this year. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,302, compared with $18,142 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete the general visual & performing arts program here. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of $50,532 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,222 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value general visual & performing arts schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. General Visual & Performing Arts graduates carry a median of $22,420 in student loans. Early-career general visual & performing arts graduates make about $64,891. Set against $22,420 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
[General Visual & Performing Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/general-visual-performing-arts/) 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.
