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2026 Best Painting Schools in Maryland

1 Colleges in the United States
38 Painting Degrees Awarded
$25,693 Avg Early-Career Salary

Painting degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best painting schools.

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Best Schools for Painting in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall painting education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Painting

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Maryland Institute College Of Art is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in painting. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 38 painting degrees were awarded at Maryland Institute College Of Art in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, painting degree recipients from Maryland Institute College Of Art generally make around $25,693. Maryland Institute College Of Art graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full painting details for Maryland Institute College Of Art

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 1 school evaluated.

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