Art Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 864 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for art studies students pursuing a degree.
Leading the list is Nassau Community College, our #1 school for art studies. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 31 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Nassau Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Nassau Community College generally make around $38,734. Nassau Community College graduates carry a median of $11,850 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong art studies program will find one at Santa Rosa Junior College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 49 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans.
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Diablo Valley College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in art studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. About 25 art studies degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Diablo Valley College earn around $27,813 in the first couple years of their career. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans.
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College Of Dupage is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in art studies, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public university. About 13 art studies degrees were awarded at College Of Dupage in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from College Of Dupage earn around $43,025 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Dupage graduates carry a median of $12,492 in student loans.
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Moorpark College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in art studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public institution. About 39 art studies degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $105,599 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075.
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Foothill College placed #6 among the best art studies schools. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. There were roughly 13 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $94,152 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595.
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Orange Coast College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best art studies schools. Orange Coast College is a very large public school located in the city of Costa Mesa. There were roughly 65 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $46,306 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree.
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Northern Virginia Community College placed #8 among the best art studies schools. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. About 112 art studies degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Art Studies graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $40,126 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,413.
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Montgomery College earned the #9 position for art studies this year. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public university. About 37 art studies degrees were awarded at Montgomery College in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Montgomery College earn around $24,833 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,230.
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Mt San Antonio College came in at #10 for art studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Walnut. There were roughly 52 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans.
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Hudson Valley Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best art studies schools. Hudson Valley Community College is a large public school located in the city of Troy. About 13 art studies degrees were awarded at Hudson Valley Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Hudson Valley Community College earn around $43,989 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,868.
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Cuesta College landed the #12 spot for art studies this year. Set in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public institution. Cuesta College awarded about 34 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Cuesta College generally make around $64,492. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete this degree.
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Montgomery County Community College landed the #13 spot for art studies this year. Montgomery County Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Blue Bell. About 35 art studies degrees were awarded at Montgomery County Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Montgomery County Community College earn around $19,024 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,641 to complete this degree.
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Sinclair Community College placed #14 among the best art studies schools. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public university. About 12 art studies degrees were awarded at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year. Art Studies graduates of Sinclair Community College earn a median of $35,348 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete this degree.
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San Diego Miramar College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best art studies schools. San Diego Miramar College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 22 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from San Diego Miramar College earn around $41,038 in the first couple years of their career. San Diego Miramar College graduates carry a median of $8,098 in student loans.
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Mesa Community College earned the #16 position for art studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Mesa. There were roughly 897 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $54,730 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750.
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Skyline College placed #17 among the best art studies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of San Bruno. Skyline College awarded about 28 art studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Oklahoma City Community College came in at #18 for art studies this year. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public university. About 18 art studies degrees were awarded at Oklahoma City Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Oklahoma City Community College earn around $39,848 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,919 to complete this degree.
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College Of The Canyons earned the #19 position for art studies this year. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public university. College Of The Canyons awarded about 49 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of College Of The Canyons earn a median of $51,913 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776.
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Santa Monica College came in at #20 for art studies this year. Located in the city of Santa Monica, Santa Monica College is a very large public university. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Santa Monica College awarded about 152 art studies degrees in the most recent data year.
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Saddleback College earned the #21 position for art studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. Saddleback College awarded about 37 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Saddleback College earn around $15,890 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,707.
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Austin Community College District came in at #22 for art studies this year. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 49 art studies degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Austin Community College District earn around $44,895 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree.
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Santa Barbara City College landed the #23 spot for art studies this year. Santa Barbara City College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Barbara. There were roughly 16 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Santa Barbara City College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Santa Barbara City College earn around $68,184 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,090 to complete this degree.
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Weber State University landed the #24 spot for art studies this year. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 13 art studies degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Weber State University earn around $53,920 in the first couple years of their career. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans.
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San Diego Mesa College landed the #25 spot for art studies this year. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 44 art studies degrees were awarded at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from San Diego Mesa College generally make around $29,852. Typical student debt for the program is $6,999.
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Rest of the Top 50 Art Studies Schools
These schools also placed among the best for art studies this year:
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 · 864 schools evaluated.
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 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).
