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2026 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Ohio

18 Colleges in the United States
639 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$27,808 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fine & Studio Arts is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their fine & studio arts programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 59 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for fine & studio arts students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fine & studio arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Fine & Studio Arts

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Kenyon College tops our 2026 ranking of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Kenyon College graduates 82% of students within six years. About 29 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Kenyon College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Kenyon College earn around $23,082 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Kenyon College

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Ohio State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts, ranking #2. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 81 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $29,186. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,849 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Ohio State University Main Campus

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Miami University Oxford came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. This large public university is located in the town of Oxford. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $24,912 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Miami University Oxford

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A rank of #4 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public university. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. About 53 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $31,128 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Students looking for a strong fine & studio arts program will find one at Cedarville University, which ranked #5. Set in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Cedarville University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Cedarville University earn around $57,104 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,110 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Cedarville University

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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #6 for fine & studio arts this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Athens. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. About 70 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $29,756. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Ohio University Main Campus

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #7 for fine & studio arts this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 79 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $29,431. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $28,943 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College came in at #8 for fine & studio arts this year. Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oberlin. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Oberlin College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Oberlin College generally make around $25,146. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Oberlin College

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The College Of Wooster came in at #9 for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the town of Wooster, The College Of Wooster is a small private not-for-profit university. About 74% of students finish within six years. The College Of Wooster awarded about 10 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from The College Of Wooster generally make around $32,382. Typical student debt for the program is $25,936. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from The College Of Wooster

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Sinclair Community College placed #10 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. Sinclair Community College awarded about 27 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Sinclair Community College earn around $35,348 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,525. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Sinclair Community College

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Youngstown State University earned the #11 position for fine & studio arts this year. This large public university is located in the city of Youngstown. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Youngstown State University awarded about 26 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of $29,203 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Youngstown State University

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Columbus College Of Art And Design placed #12 among the best fine & studio arts schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 12 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Columbus College Of Art And Design in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Columbus College Of Art And Design earn around $25,751 in the first couple years of their career. Columbus College Of Art And Design graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Columbus College Of Art And Design

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University Of Toledo placed #13 among the best fine & studio arts schools. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 17 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Toledo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from University Of Toledo earn around $21,392 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for University Of Toledo

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Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Otterbein University landed the #14 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the suburb of Westerville, Otterbein University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 12 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Otterbein University in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Otterbein University earn a median of $45,871 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,282. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Otterbein University

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Cleveland Institute Of Art landed the #15 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Cleveland Institute Of Art is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. Cleveland Institute Of Art graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland Institute Of Art in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Cleveland Institute Of Art earn around $18,839 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Cleveland Institute Of Art

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Kent State University At Kent came in at #16 for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 64 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $19,138 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,501 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Kent State University At Kent

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Cleveland State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 11 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Cleveland State University earn a median of $23,352 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,978. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Cleveland State University

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Wright State University Main Campus landed the #18 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Wright State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Dayton. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. Wright State University Main Campus awarded about 19 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus generally make around $22,631. Typical student debt for the program is $29,259. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Wright State University Main Campus

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Art Academy Of Cincinnati came in at #19 for fine & studio arts this year. Art Academy Of Cincinnati is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. Art Academy Of Cincinnati awarded about 21 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Art Academy Of Cincinnati generally make around $13,252. Art Academy Of Cincinnati graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Art Academy Of Cincinnati

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Shawnee State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Portsmouth. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Shawnee State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Shawnee State University generally make around $19,261. Shawnee State University graduates carry a median of $28,750 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Shawnee State University

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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 · 59 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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