Fine & Studio Arts degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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.
No school ranked higher than Pennsylvania State University Main Campus this year for fine & studio arts. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. About 17 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year.
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University Of California Los Angeles is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 38 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from University Of California Los Angeles earn around $21,220 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida awarded about 31 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $33,627 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,863.
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Indiana University Bloomington came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 50 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $37,186. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Southern California one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 43 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from University Of Southern California earn around $50,161 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,125 to complete this degree.
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San Jose State University placed #6 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 17 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at San Jose State University in the most recent year.
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University Of California Davis ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 64 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $42,782 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,061.
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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #8 for fine & studio arts this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $19,765. Typical student debt for the program is $24,057.
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Williams College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown. Williams College graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 42 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Williams College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Williams College generally make around $34,560. Students borrow a median of $11,850 to complete this degree.
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Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rochester Institute Of Technology awarded about 13 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of $63,515 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,491.
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Washington University In St Louis placed #11 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #12 spot for fine & studio arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 80 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $30,934 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,316.
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New York University came in at #13 for fine & studio arts this year. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. New York University awarded about 83 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from New York University generally make around $41,958. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Florida State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 19 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $30,765 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,222 to complete this degree.
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University At Buffalo placed #15 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 14 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from University At Buffalo earn around $24,370 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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Art Center College Of Design came in at #16 for fine & studio arts this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pasadena. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Art Center College Of Design awarded about 18 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Art Center College Of Design earn around $52,659 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $37,803.
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The New School ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of New York, The New School is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. The New School awarded about 62 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of The New School earn a median of $35,829 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Duke University placed #18 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $83,388 in their early career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans.
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George Washington University came in at #19 for fine & studio arts this year. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. George Washington University awarded about 17 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $73,749 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910.
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California State University Long Beach earned the #20 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. California State University Long Beach awarded about 17 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from California State University Long Beach generally make around $21,493. Typical student debt for the program is $16,583.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #21 position for fine & studio arts this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 22 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $51,435 early in their careers. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $26,853 in student loans.
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Fashion Institute Of Technology earned the #22 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of New York, Fashion Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Fashion Institute Of Technology awarded about 119 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Fashion Institute Of Technology earn a median of $23,428 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,342 to complete this degree.
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University Of Nebraska At Kearney ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public university. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 12 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Kearney in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of $55,459 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,101 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pennsylvania earned the #24 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $30,417 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,359 to complete this degree.
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Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. About 86% of students finish within six years. Tulane University Of Louisiana awarded about 15 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $54,082 early in their careers. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Fine & Studio Arts Schools
These schools also placed among the best for fine & studio arts this year:
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 · 1469 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).
