by our College Data Analytics TeamFine Arts 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 749 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best fine arts schools.
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See the highest-ranked fine arts schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Leading the list is Fashion Institute Of Technology, our #1 school for fine arts. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of New York. Fashion Institute Of Technology awarded about 59 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Fashion Institute Of Technology generally make around $23,428. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. See the full fine arts program report for Fashion Institute Of Technology
Hudson County Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Hudson County Community College is a large public school located in the city of Jersey City. About 38 fine arts degrees were awarded at Hudson County Community College in the most recent year. Fine Arts graduates of Hudson County Community College earn a median of $22,619 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,899 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine arts from Hudson County Community College
Students looking for a strong fine arts program will find one at Raritan Valley Community College, which ranked #3. Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg. About 20 fine arts degrees were awarded at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Raritan Valley Community College generally make around $47,248. Typical student debt for the program is $9,668. Read more about the fine arts program at Raritan Valley Community College
Mesa Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine arts, ranking #4. Mesa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Mesa. Mesa Community College awarded about 11 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Mesa Community College earn a median of $54,730 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine arts from Mesa Community College
A rank of #5 makes Delaware County Community College one of the top schools for fine arts. Set in the suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a large public institution. Delaware County Community College awarded about 11 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Delaware County Community College earn a median of $40,102 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,866. Get the full fine arts details for Delaware County Community College
Lone Star College System came in at #6 for fine arts this year. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. There were roughly 14 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Lone Star College System earn a median of $39,954 early in their careers. Lone Star College System graduates carry a median of $10,425 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at Lone Star College System
Chabot College earned the #7 position for fine arts this year. Set in the suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a large public institution. Chabot College awarded about 10 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Chabot College earn around $85,175 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,122. See the full fine arts program report for Chabot College
Ferris State University earned the #8 position for fine arts this year. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. Ferris State University awarded about 10 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $24,540 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the fine arts program at Ferris State University
Chandler Gilbert Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best fine arts schools. Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public school located in the city of Chandler. There were roughly 13 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Chandler Gilbert Community College earn around $46,943 in the first couple years of their career. Chandler Gilbert Community College graduates carry a median of $10,447 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at Chandler Gilbert Community College
Capital Community College came in at #10 for fine arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 21 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $22,100 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for Capital Community College
Cuny Laguardia Community College earned the #11 position for fine arts this year. Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public school located in the city of Long Island City. Cuny Laguardia Community College awarded about 80 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College generally make around $14,920. Students borrow a median of $8,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine arts from Cuny Laguardia Community College
Brookdale Community College came in at #12 for fine arts this year. Brookdale Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Lincroft. Brookdale Community College awarded about 12 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Brookdale Community College generally make around $37,374. Students borrow a median of $12,651 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for Brookdale Community College
Springfield Technical Community College placed #13 among the best fine arts schools. Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Springfield. About 11 fine arts degrees were awarded at Springfield Technical Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Springfield Technical Community College earn around $42,457 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,707. More information about a degree in fine arts from Springfield Technical Community College
Northampton County Area Community College landed the #14 spot for fine arts this year. Located in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton County Area Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 16 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Northampton County Area Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $35,960 in their early career. Northampton County Area Community College graduates carry a median of $18,900 in student loans. See the full fine arts program report for Northampton County Area Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College came in at #15 for fine arts this year. Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public university. About 10 fine arts degrees were awarded at Estrella Mountain Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Estrella Mountain Community College earn around $78,359 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,752. Get the full fine arts details for Estrella Mountain Community College
Cuny Kingsborough Community College came in at #16 for fine arts this year. Cuny Kingsborough Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. About 16 fine arts degrees were awarded at Cuny Kingsborough Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $35,562 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,858. Get the full fine arts details for Cuny Kingsborough Community College
Sussex County Community College came in at #17 for fine arts this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Newton. About 18 fine arts degrees were awarded at Sussex County Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $27,179 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,750. More information about a degree in fine arts from Sussex County Community College
Tulsa Community College came in at #18 for fine arts this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. About 24 fine arts degrees were awarded at Tulsa Community College in the most recent year. Fine Arts graduates of Tulsa Community College earn a median of $41,718 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,789. Get the full fine arts details for Tulsa Community College
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best fine arts schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. About 20 fine arts degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $40,734 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,889. See the full fine arts program report for Ivy Tech Community College
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #20 for fine arts this year. This large public university is located in the city of Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Community College awarded about 19 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Grand Rapids Community College generally make around $41,689. Grand Rapids Community College graduates carry a median of $11,780 in student loans. See the full fine arts program report for Grand Rapids Community College
Erie Community College placed #21 among the best fine arts schools. Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a large public university. About 15 fine arts degrees were awarded at Erie Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Erie Community College earn around $37,069 in the first couple years of their career. Erie Community College graduates carry a median of $12,580 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine arts from Erie Community College
South Texas College earned the #22 position for fine arts this year. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. About 21 fine arts degrees were awarded at South Texas College in the most recent year. Fine Arts graduates of South Texas College earn a median of $30,227 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,868 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine arts from South Texas College
Cecil College landed the #23 spot for fine arts this year. Located in the rural area of North East, Cecil College is a mid-sized public university. About 16 fine arts degrees were awarded at Cecil College in the most recent year. Get the full fine arts details for Cecil College
Southwestern Illinois College came in at #24 for fine arts this year. Located in the suburb of Belleville, Southwestern Illinois College is a large public university. Southwestern Illinois College awarded about 12 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Southwestern Illinois College generally make around $44,345. Southwestern Illinois College graduates carry a median of $10,388 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine arts from Southwestern Illinois College
Arizona Western College placed #25 among the best fine arts schools. Located in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public university. Arizona Western College awarded about 12 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $44,895 in their early career. More information about a degree in fine arts from Arizona Western College
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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 · 749 schools evaluated.
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