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2026 Best Art History Associate’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
131 Art History Degrees Awarded
$24,569 Avg Early-Career Salary

Art History degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 438 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best art history schools.

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Best Schools for Art History in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in art history, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Art History

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No school ranked higher than Cuny Queensborough Community College this year for art history. Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bayside. There were roughly 28 art history students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Queensborough Community College in the most recent data year. Art History graduates of Cuny Queensborough Community College earn a median of $16,739 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,052 to complete this degree. Read more about the art history program at Cuny Queensborough Community College

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX

Blinn College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in art history, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public university. There were roughly 27 art history students who graduated with this degree at Blinn College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art history program make about $43,408 in their early career. Blinn College graduates carry a median of $16,465 in student loans. See the full art history program report for Blinn College

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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in art history, landing the #3 spot this year. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. There were roughly 76 art history students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art history degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College generally make around $13,559. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. See the full art history program report for Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College

Other Art History Degree Levels

Explore the best art history schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Art History
Bachelor's Degrees in Art History
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 438 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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