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2026 Best Art Studies Schools in Minnesota

5 Colleges in the United States
145 Art Studies Degrees Awarded
$39,469 Avg Early-Career Salary

Art Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 29 schools to find the best for art studies students.

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Best Schools for Art Studies in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall art studies education in Minnesota.

Top Schools in Art Studies

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College Of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

No school ranked higher than College Of Saint Benedict this year for art studies. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Joseph. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. College Of Saint Benedict awarded about 14 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from College Of Saint Benedict earn around $47,105 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Saint Benedict graduates carry a median of $26,619 in student loans. Read more about the art studies program at College Of Saint Benedict

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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN

St Olaf College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in art studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 art studies students who graduated with this degree at St Olaf College in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of $26,870 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full art studies details for St Olaf College

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Students looking for a strong art studies program will find one at Winona State University, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Winona State University graduates 56% of students within six years. Winona State University awarded about 18 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $53,109 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,551. See the full art studies program report for Winona State University

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best art studies schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 63 art studies degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $20,192. Students borrow a median of $23,956 to complete this degree. Get the full art studies details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Metropolitan State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in art studies, ranking #5. Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 10 art studies degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Metropolitan State University earn around $54,195 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,822. See the full art studies program report for Metropolitan State University

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Minnesota State University Moorhead ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best art studies schools. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates 57% of students within six years. Minnesota State University Moorhead awarded about 12 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Minnesota State University Moorhead generally make around $30,521. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full art studies program report for Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Anoka Ramsey Community College came in at #7 for art studies this year. Set in the suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka Ramsey Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 12 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Anoka Ramsey Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Anoka Ramsey Community College generally make around $44,293. Students borrow a median of $22,593 to complete this degree. See the full art studies program report for Anoka Ramsey Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 29 schools evaluated.

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