by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Visual Art](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/other-visual-performing-arts/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other visual art students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other visual art degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Santa Monica College the best value for a degree in other visual art in the Far Western Region. Located in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,156, with out-of-state students paying around $10,708. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,193 ten years after entry.
University Of Washington Bothell Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value other visual art schools. Located in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,919, while out-of-state students pay about $43,155. Other Visual Art graduates carry a median of $15,636 in student loans. Early-career other visual art graduates make about $65,932. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in other visual art will find it at Portland State University, which ranked #3. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Students from in state pay about $11,118 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Students borrow a median of $26,475 to complete the other visual art program here. Other Visual Art graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $47,717 early in their careers. Set against $26,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.