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2026 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Arizona

4 Colleges in the United States
4,801 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$47,834 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 21 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 Arizona

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 Arizona State University, our #1 school for fine & studio arts. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 234 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $31,093 in their early career. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $23,395 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Arizona State University

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Students looking for a strong fine & studio arts program will find one at University Of Arizona, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Arizona awarded about 109 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $29,893 early in their careers. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $19,290 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University Of Arizona

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A rank of #3 makes Northern Arizona University one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. Northern Arizona University awarded about 17 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $24,172 in their early career. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $18,665 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Northern Arizona University

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A rank of #4 makes Arizona State University Skysong one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 169 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $27,762 in their early career. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $23,395 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Arizona State University Skysong

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Mesa Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 911 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Mesa Community College earn around $54,730 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Mesa Community College

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Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glendale. There were roughly 637 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Glendale Community College Glendale Az

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Scottsdale Community College came in at #7 for fine & studio arts this year. Scottsdale Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale. Scottsdale Community College awarded about 241 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $48,039 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,187. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Scottsdale Community College

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Estrella Mountain Community College placed #8 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 555 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Estrella Mountain Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $78,359 in their early career. Estrella Mountain Community College graduates carry a median of $21,752 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Estrella Mountain Community College

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Chandler Gilbert Community College landed the #9 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public university. About 656 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Chandler Gilbert Community College generally make around $46,943. Chandler Gilbert Community College graduates carry a median of $10,447 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Rio Salado College landed the #10 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a very large public university. There were roughly 321 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Rio Salado College in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Rio Salado College earn a median of $48,564 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,679. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Rio Salado College

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Gateway Community College Phoenix ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Gateway Community College Phoenix is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. About 111 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Gateway Community College Phoenix in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $50,350 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,736 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Gateway Community College Phoenix

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix College placed #12 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public institution. There were roughly 299 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Phoenix College earn around $51,053 in the first couple years of their career. Phoenix College graduates carry a median of $15,204 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Phoenix College

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Paradise Valley Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 206 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Paradise Valley Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Paradise Valley Community College earn around $71,136 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,204 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Paradise Valley Community College

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Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ

Yavapai College earned the #14 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 13 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Yavapai College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Yavapai College generally make around $52,087. Students borrow a median of $14,087 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Yavapai College

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Arizona Western College placed #15 among the best fine & studio arts schools. This large public university is located in the city of Yuma. There were roughly 12 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Arizona Western College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Arizona Western College generally make around $44,895. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Arizona Western College

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Mohave Community College came in at #16 for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Mohave Community College awarded about 111 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Mohave Community College generally make around $54,785. Typical student debt for the program is $14,766. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Mohave Community College

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South Mountain Community College came in at #17 for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, South Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 199 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at South Mountain Community College in the most recent data year. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at South Mountain 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 · 21 schools evaluated.

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