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2026 Best Fine Arts Schools in Nebraska

3 Colleges in the United States
93 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$33,381 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fine Arts 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for fine arts students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Fine Arts in Nebraska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall fine arts education in Nebraska.

Top Schools in Fine Arts

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Leading the list is University Of Nebraska Lincoln, our #1 school for fine arts. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. About 27 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $28,783 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. More information about a degree in fine arts from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Hastings College
Hastings, NE

Hastings College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine arts, ranking #2. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Hastings. Hastings College graduates 49% of students within six years. About 17 fine arts degrees were awarded at Hastings College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Hastings College earn around $42,417 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine arts program at Hastings College

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine arts, ranking #3. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 49 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $28,942. Typical student debt for the program is $26,202. Read more about the fine arts program at University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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