2023 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Arizona
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Visual & Performing Arts School for You
With 2,294 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, visual and performing arts is the #13 most popular major in Arizona.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in Arizona to see which ones offered the best value programs for visual and performing 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. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Arizona Schools for Affordable Quality in Visual & Performing Arts
Our analysis found Scottsdale Community College to be the best value school for visual and performing arts students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Scottsdale Community College are $2,070 per year. Visual & Performing Arts majors at Scottsdale Community College take out an average of $11,594 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pima Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Arizona list. Located in the large city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Pima County Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $2,250 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, visual and performing arts graduates from Pima County Community College District take out $9,770 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Skysong is a great value for visual and performing arts students. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ASU - Skysong are $10,818 a year. While working on their degree, visual and performing arts majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $23,686 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $287, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
ASU - Skysong not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Arizona list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Arizona list. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a very large student population.
ASU - Tempe undergraduate students pay an average of $11,348 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, visual and performing arts graduates from ASU - Tempe take out $21,628 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $309.
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Out of the 9 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Sessions College for Professional Design landed the # 5 spot on the list. Sessions College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Sessions College are $12,440 a year. After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from Sessions College carry an average student debtload of $19,864.
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University of Arizona came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Arizona ranking. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson.
University of Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $12,404 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at University of Arizona take out is $19,134. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $385.
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Northern Arizona University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Arizona ranking. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NAU are $11,527 per year. While working on their degree, visual and performing arts majors at NAU accumulate an average of around $22,819 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $255.
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With a ranking of #8, Grand Canyon University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for visual and performing arts students. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University are $17,189 per year. Visual & Performing Arts majors at Grand Canyon University take out an average of $26,524 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $214.
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University of Advancing Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, University of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
University of Advancing Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $17,461 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, visual and performing arts graduates from University of Advancing Technology take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 7,696 |
| New Mexico | 493 |
| Oklahoma | 1,205 |
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Visual & Performing Arts Related Majors for Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| 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 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4,788 |
| Dance | 3,288 |
| Other Visual Art | 912 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 119 |
| Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art | 10 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Visual & Performing Arts
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 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).
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