2023 Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Tennessee
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Fine & Studio Arts School for You
With 440 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, fine and studio arts is the #35 most popular major in Tennessee.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best value programs for Fine Arts students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga the best value school in Tennessee for fine and studio arts students. UT Chattanooga is a large public school located in the city of Chattanooga.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Chattanooga are $9,848 per year. On average, Fine Arts graduates from UT Chattanooga take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Middle Tennessee State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Middle Tennessee State University are $9,232 per year. After completing their degree, Fine Arts graduates from Middle Tennessee State University carry an average student debtload of $25,557.
Full Fine & Studio Arts at Middle Tennessee State University Report
Request Information
Out of the 11 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Tennessee Technological University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Tennessee Tech University is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Cookeville.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Tennessee Tech University are $9,802 per year. While working on their degree, Fine Arts majors at Tennessee Tech University accumulate an average of around $22,250 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Tennessee Tech University also is in the top 20% of our Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Tennessee ranking.
Request Information
Out of the 11 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UofM are $10,056 per year. Fine Arts majors at UofM take out an average of $25,600 in student loans while working on their egree.
Request Information
Out of the 11 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the # 5 spot on the list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UT Knoxville are $13,244 per year. Fine Arts majors at UT Knoxville take out an average of $26,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UT Knoxville is ranked #4 for overall quality for Fine Arts in Tennessee.
Full Fine & Studio Arts at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report
Request Information
Austin Peay State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Tennessee list. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Austin Peay State University are $8,431 a year. While working on their degree, Fine Arts majors at Austin Peay State University accumulate an average of around $24,013 in student debt.
Full Fine & Studio Arts at Austin Peay State University Report
Request Information
East Tennessee State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ETSU are $9,438 a year. Fine Arts majors at ETSU take out an average of $26,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
Request Information
With a ranking of #8, Freed-Hardeman University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for fine and studio arts students. FHU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Henderson.
FHU undergraduate students pay an average of $23,300 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Full Fine & Studio Arts at Freed-Hardeman University Report
Request Information
Lee University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value fine and studio arts programs. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Lee University undergraduate students pay an average of $20,500 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Fine Arts majors at Lee University take out an average of $29,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Fine & Studio Arts at Lee University Report
Request Information
Belmont University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Tennessee ranking. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Belmont are $38,430 per year.
Belmont also took the #3 spot in our Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Tennessee rankings.
Request InformationBest Value Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 945 |
| Virginia | 769 |
| North Carolina | 707 |
| Florida | 1,339 |
| Kentucky | 375 |
| South Carolina | 347 |
| Louisiana | 370 |
| Arkansas | 221 |
| Alabama | 381 |
| Mississippi | 130 |
| West Virginia | 119 |
More Fine & Studio Arts Rankings in Tennessee
Fine & Studio Arts Related Majors for Fine Arts
Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Fine Arts
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17,341 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 11 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Jorge Royan.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.