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2026 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in New Jersey

15 Colleges in the United States
704 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$30,702 Avg Early-Career Salary

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 36 schools to find the best for fine & studio arts students.

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Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts in New Jersey

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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Leading the list is The College Of New Jersey, our #1 school for fine & studio arts. The College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Ewing. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. The College Of New Jersey awarded about 73 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of $33,214 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full fine & studio arts program report for The College Of New Jersey

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts, ranking #2. Set in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Princeton University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Princeton University generally make around $67,532. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Princeton University

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County College Of Morris is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public institution. About 56 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at County College Of Morris in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from County College Of Morris generally make around $33,881. Students borrow a median of $9,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at County College Of Morris

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rowan University awarded about 53 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $26,119. Typical student debt for the program is $21,708. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Rowan University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 67 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $20,561 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,975 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Rutgers University New Brunswick

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New Jersey City University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. New Jersey City University awarded about 49 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $19,326 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from New Jersey City University

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Rutgers University Newark landed the #7 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Newark, Rutgers University Newark is a large public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Rutgers University Newark in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Rutgers University Newark earn a median of $21,908 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,975. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Rutgers University Newark

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Montclair State University came in at #8 for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public university. Montclair State University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 53 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $21,934 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Montclair State University

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Rutgers University Camden came in at #9 for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 24 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Rutgers University Camden in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Rutgers University Camden earn around $21,908 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,975 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Rutgers University Camden

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Hudson County Community College came in at #10 for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 38 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Hudson County Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Hudson County Community College generally make around $22,619. Typical student debt for the program is $6,899. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Hudson County Community College

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Drew University
Madison, NJ

Drew University landed the #11 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Drew University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison. Drew University graduates 70% of students within six years. About 15 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Drew University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Drew University generally make around $34,305. Students borrow a median of $26,449 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Drew University

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Raritan Valley Community College came in at #12 for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 34 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Raritan Valley Community College generally make around $47,248. Students borrow a median of $9,668 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Raritan Valley Community College

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The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey placed #13 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the rural area of Galloway, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey awarded about 40 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey generally make around $25,099. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey landed the #14 spot for fine & studio arts this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Wayne. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 44 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at William Paterson University Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $23,892. William Paterson University Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Kean University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $25,928 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,750. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Kean University

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Brookdale Community College landed the #16 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 12 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Brookdale Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $37,374 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,651. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Brookdale Community College

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Sussex County Community College landed the #17 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Sussex County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Newton. There were roughly 18 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Sussex County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Sussex County Community College earn around $27,179 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,750. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Sussex County Community College

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Essex County College came in at #18 for fine & studio arts this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Newark. There were roughly 17 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Essex County College in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Essex County College earn a median of $37,915 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,472 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Essex County College

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Passaic County Community College landed the #19 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the suburb of Paterson, Passaic County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 12 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Passaic County Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Passaic County Community College generally make around $28,957. Typical student debt for the program is $9,581. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Passaic County Community College

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Atlantic Cape Community College landed the #20 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 10 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Atlantic Cape Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Atlantic Cape Community College generally make around $37,141. Atlantic Cape Community College graduates carry a median of $12,002 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Atlantic Cape Community College

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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 · 36 schools evaluated.

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