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Best Schools for Fine Arts in Missouri
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall fine arts education in Missouri.
Top Schools in Fine Arts
Our analysis ranked Washington University In St Louis the best school in the country for a degree in fine arts. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 fine arts degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $68,303 in their early career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans.
See the full fine arts program report for Washington University In St Louis
University Of Missouri St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine arts, ranking #2. This large public university is located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri St Louis awarded about 30 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from University Of Missouri St Louis earn around $32,224 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,837.
Read more about the fine arts program at University Of Missouri St Louis
University Of Missouri Kansas City is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. University Of Missouri Kansas City graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from University Of Missouri Kansas City earn around $25,476 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500.
Read more about the fine arts program at University Of Missouri Kansas City
Truman State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Truman State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kirksville. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Truman State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $15,998 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
More information about a degree in fine arts from Truman State University
Missouri Southern State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine arts, ranking #5. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Joplin. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. There were roughly 14 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Southern State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $29,309 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,241 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in fine arts from Missouri Southern State University
Fontbonne University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best fine arts schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Fontbonne University awarded about 11 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $46,039 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $33,503.
More information about a degree in fine arts from Fontbonne University
Jefferson College came in at #7 for fine arts this year. Located in the rural area of Hillsboro, Jefferson College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 14 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Jefferson College in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Jefferson College earn a median of $47,560 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,664.
See the full fine arts program report for Jefferson College
East Central College landed the #8 spot for fine arts this year. Set in the town of Union, East Central College is a mid-sized public institution. East Central College awarded about 12 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of East Central College earn a median of $37,925 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,062 to complete this degree.
See the full fine arts program report for East Central College
Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 18 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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