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2026 Best Fine & Studio Arts Associate’s Degree Schools

29 Colleges in the United States
6,469 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$45,064 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fine & Studio 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1469 schools to find the best for fine & studio arts students.

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Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in fine & studio arts, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Fine & Studio Arts

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County College Of Morris tops our 2026 ranking of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 56 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at County College Of Morris in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from County College Of Morris generally make around $33,881. Typical student debt for the program is $9,250. Get the full fine & studio arts details for County College Of Morris

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Students looking for a strong fine & studio arts program will find one at Fashion Institute Of Technology, which ranked #2. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of New York. About 86 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Fashion Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Fashion Institute Of Technology earn around $23,428 in the first couple years of their career. Fashion Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Fashion Institute Of Technology

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Nassau Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Garden City. About 31 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Nassau Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $38,734 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,850 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Nassau Community College

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A rank of #4 makes Santa Rosa Junior College one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 49 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Santa Rosa Junior College generally make around $80,047. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Santa Rosa Junior College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 31 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Diablo Valley College earn around $27,813 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,205 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Diablo Valley College

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College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

College Of Dupage earned the #6 position for fine & studio arts this year. College Of Dupage is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn. College Of Dupage awarded about 13 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from College Of Dupage earn around $43,025 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,492. Get the full fine & studio arts details for College Of Dupage

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College came in at #7 for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. About 39 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Moorpark College

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public institution. Foothill College awarded about 13 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Foothill College

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Orange Coast College is a very large public school located in the city of Costa Mesa. Orange Coast College awarded about 65 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Orange Coast College earn a median of $46,306 early in their careers. Orange Coast College graduates carry a median of $8,978 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Orange Coast College

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Cuny Queensborough Community College earned the #10 position for fine & studio arts this year. Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bayside. There were roughly 28 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Queensborough Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Cuny Queensborough Community College generally make around $16,739. Cuny Queensborough Community College graduates carry a median of $10,052 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Cuny Queensborough Community College

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Northern Virginia Community College earned the #11 position for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. About 112 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Northern Virginia Community College earn around $40,126 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,413 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Northern Virginia Community College

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Rockville. About 37 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Montgomery College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $24,833 in their early career. Montgomery College graduates carry a median of $11,230 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Montgomery College

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Mt San Antonio College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Walnut. About 52 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Mt San Antonio College

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Hudson Valley Community College landed the #14 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Troy, Hudson Valley Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 13 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Hudson Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Hudson Valley Community College generally make around $43,989. Students borrow a median of $12,868 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Hudson Valley Community College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public university. There were roughly 35 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Cuesta College in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Cuesta College

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Montgomery County Community College placed #16 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montgomery County Community College is a large public institution. About 35 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Montgomery County Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $19,024 in their early career. Montgomery County Community College graduates carry a median of $13,641 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Montgomery County Community College

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Sinclair Community College earned the #17 position for fine & studio arts this year. Sinclair Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Dayton. Sinclair Community College awarded about 27 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $35,348 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Sinclair Community College

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Hudson County Community College landed the #18 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public institution. About 38 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Hudson County Community College in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Hudson County Community College earn a median of $22,619 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,899. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Hudson County Community College

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Raritan Valley Community College landed the #19 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Raritan Valley Community College awarded about 34 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Raritan Valley Community College generally make around $47,248. Raritan Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $9,668 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Raritan Valley Community College

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San Diego Miramar College earned the #20 position for fine & studio arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. About 23 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from San Diego Miramar College generally make around $41,038. San Diego Miramar College graduates carry a median of $8,098 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for San Diego Miramar College

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Mesa Community College earned the #21 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public university. About 908 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Mesa Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Mesa Community College generally make around $54,730. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Mesa Community College

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Skyline College
San Bruno, CA

Skyline College earned the #22 position for fine & studio arts this year. Skyline College is a large public school located in the suburb of San Bruno. About 28 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Skyline College in the most recent year. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Skyline College

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Delaware County Community College placed #23 among the best fine & studio arts schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Media. About 11 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Delaware County Community College in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Delaware County Community College earn a median of $40,102 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,866 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Delaware County Community College

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Oklahoma City Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public institution. About 18 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Oklahoma City Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Oklahoma City Community College generally make around $39,848. Typical student debt for the program is $13,919. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Oklahoma City Community College

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College Of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA

College Of The Canyons earned the #25 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a very large public university. About 49 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at College Of The Canyons in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from College Of The Canyons generally make around $51,913. Typical student debt for the program is $9,776. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from College Of The Canyons

Rest of the Top 50 Fine & Studio Arts Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong fine & studio arts education:

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
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Cypress College
Cypress, CA
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Blinn College
Brenham, TX
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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
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Snow College
Ephraim, UT
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Chabot College
Hayward, CA
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Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
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Honorable Mentions

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Other Fine & Studio Arts Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Fine & Studio Arts rankings across degree levels:

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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 · 1469 schools evaluated.

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