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Cheapest Fine and Studio Arts Colleges in Utah

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Utah State University graduates earn nearly double what Southern Utah University graduates make despite similar program costs, creating a $11,370 annual earnings gap that reflects location advantages. With net costs ranging from $8,463 to $26,536 across eight programs, Utah's growing Silicon Slopes tech scene increasingly values creative professionals for user experience design and digital content creation. Brigham Young University achieves an 82.2% graduation rate while maintaining costs below $15,000.
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Programs
$8,463 – $26,536
Net Price Range
$27,265
Avg. Program Earnings
56.2%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Fine and Studio Arts Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,463 $6,270 40.7%
2 $10,722 $6,391 43.0%
3 $11,432 $6,770 59.0% 83.9%
4 $12,869 $9,228 57.3% 93.7%
5 $13,172 $9,315 63.9% 89.1%
6 $14,487 $6,496 82.2% 66.7%
7 $15,265 $6,074 34.2%
8 $26,536 $41,416 69.4% 69.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap between Utah art programs?

University of Utah graduates earn $33,565 annually while Southern Utah University graduates earn just $18,315, a difference of $15,250. The University of Utah's Salt Lake City location provides access to tech companies, design firms, and cultural institutions that typically offer higher-paying creative positions.

How do graduation rates compare among the most affordable options?

Utah Valley University costs just $8,463 but graduates only 40.7% of students, while Southern Utah University at $11,432 achieves a 59% graduation rate. Brigham Young University leads with 82.2% graduation rates at $14,487, showing that slightly higher costs can yield significantly better completion outcomes.

Does private education cost significantly more for art students in Utah?

Westminster University charges $26,536 in net costs compared to public options ranging from $8,463 to $15,265. However, Brigham Young University breaks this pattern at $14,487, making it competitive with public universities while maintaining the highest graduation rate at 82.2%.

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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.