Cheapest Fine and Studio Arts Colleges in Nebraska

Peru State College offers Nebraska's most affordable Fine and Studio Arts program at just $11,401 annually, creating an $20,979 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options in the state. This cost difference reflects a clear divide between public institutions like University of Nebraska at Omaha ($12,791) and private colleges such as Creighton University ($32,380). Nebraska's growing creative economy benefits from major employers like Mutual of Omaha, which regularly seeks graphic designers and multimedia specialists for marketing campaigns. The state's 14 Fine and Studio Arts programs graduate students earning between $25,009 and $34,298, with University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates commanding the highest starting salaries despite moderate program costs.

Programs

$11,401 – $32,380

Net Price Range

$29,486

Avg. Program Earnings

56.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

14 Fine and Studio Arts Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Peru State College Peru, Nebraska	$11,401	$8,280	37.7%
2	University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, Nebraska	$12,791	$8,370	47.5%	85.9%
3	Chadron State College Chadron, Nebraska	$13,308	$8,078	38.1%
4	College of Saint Mary Omaha, Nebraska	$14,986	$23,340	59.4%	64.6%
5	Wayne State College Wayne, Nebraska	$15,108	$7,970	55.7%
6	University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, Nebraska	$16,488	$8,302	59.8%	86.0%
7	University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska	$17,424	$10,108	65.8%	78.6%
8	Hastings College Hastings, Nebraska	$21,554	$36,130	53.3%	71.3%
9	Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, Nebraska	$23,140	$41,658	68.9%	81.5%
10	Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, Nebraska	$24,016	$39,330	64.1%	90.8%
11	Midland University Fremont, Nebraska	$24,229	$40,270	43.2%	64.9%
12	Doane University Crete, Nebraska	$28,071	$40,491	55.9%	75.8%
13	Bellevue University Bellevue, Nebraska	$28,345	$8,886	55.9%
14	Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska	$32,380	$47,000	80.5%	75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Peru State College so much cheaper than other Nebraska art programs?

Peru State College charges just $11,401 net price compared to the state average of $19,518 for Fine and Studio Arts programs. As a public institution with in-state tuition of only $8,280, it offers the lowest published tuition among all 14 Nebraska schools offering this major.

How do graduation rates compare between cheap and expensive art programs in Nebraska?

Peru State College graduates 37.70% of its Fine and Studio Arts students despite its low cost, while the most expensive program at Creighton University achieves an 80.50% graduation rate. Mid-range options like University of Nebraska at Kearney balance affordability with strong outcomes at 59.80% graduation rates.

Does paying more for art school in Nebraska lead to better earnings?

University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates earn $34,298 annually while paying just $16,488 net price, outpacing even expensive programs like Doane University where graduates earn $25,009 despite $28,071 costs. This suggests program cost doesn't directly correlate with earning potential in Nebraska's art job market.

Where do Nebraska art students face the lowest student debt burdens?

University of Nebraska at Kearney art graduates carry just $13,920 in average debt, the lowest among schools reporting debt data. This compares favorably to University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates who owe $23,500 and University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates with $21,500 in debt.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.