by our College Data Analytics TeamArt Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best art studies schools.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the art studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Clemson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in art studies. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Clemson. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 12 art studies degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $53,834 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,783. Get the full art studies details for Clemson University
Francis Marion University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in art studies, landing the #2 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Florence. About 43% of students finish within six years. Francis Marion University awarded about 19 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Francis Marion University earn a median of $41,456 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,577 to complete this degree. Get the full art studies details for Francis Marion University
Converse College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in art studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Spartanburg, Converse College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 art studies degrees were awarded at Converse College in the most recent year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $38,940 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,715 to complete this degree. Read more about the art studies program at Converse College
Winthrop University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in art studies, ranking #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Rock Hill. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Winthrop University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Winthrop University earn around $16,817 in the first couple years of their career. Winthrop University graduates carry a median of $29,187 in student loans. See the full art studies program report for Winthrop University
Students looking for a strong art studies program will find one at Lander University, which ranked #5. Lander University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Greenwood. Lander University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Lander University in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Lander University earn a median of $21,605 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,937. More information about a degree in art studies from Lander University
University Of South Carolina Aiken landed the #6 spot for art studies this year. Set in the suburb of Aiken, University Of South Carolina Aiken is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. University Of South Carolina Aiken awarded about 12 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $19,963 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,567 to complete this degree. Get the full art studies details for University Of South Carolina Aiken
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.
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