Tuition fees, net price and ROI
University of the Arts Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for University of the Arts covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$54,290
Out-of-state tuition
$54,290
Average net price
$44,154
Last updated November 13, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
University of the Arts Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$70,834
4-year attendance
$283,336
4-year tuition
$217,160
4-year net price
$176,616
University of the Arts Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $42,104 | $28,730 | $3,509/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $41,675 | $29,159 | $3,473/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $43,345 | $27,489 | $3,612/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $43,590 | $27,244 | $3,633/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $46,757 | $24,077 | $3,896/mo |
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Major-level ROI
University of the Arts Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $45,721 | ~71 months |
| Museology/Museum Studies | Master's Degree | $33,796 | ~96 months |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | Bachelor's Degree | $32,047 | ~101 months |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $31,833 | ~102 months |
| Dance | Bachelor's Degree | $21,267 | ~152 months |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $21,067 | ~154 months |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's Degree | $20,630 | ~157 months |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $19,815 | ~164 months |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $19,696 | ~165 months |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $18,932 | ~171 months |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $18,579 | ~174 months |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $16,297 | ~199 months |
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University of the Arts ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
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University of the Arts Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
33.42%
Federal loan rate
86.58%
Median completer debt
$27,000
Median monthly payment
$286