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2026 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Texas

27 Colleges in the United States
1,831 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$35,541 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fine & Studio Arts degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 81 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 Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall fine & studio arts education in Texas.

Top Schools in Fine & Studio Arts

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No school ranked higher than The University Of Texas At Austin this year for fine & studio arts. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 129 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $25,927 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $24,057 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from The University Of Texas At Austin

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Southern Methodist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 26 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $38,154 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Southern Methodist University

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A rank of #3 makes Baylor University one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $49,888. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Baylor University

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University Of Houston came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 106 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of Houston in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $26,482 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,845 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at University Of Houston

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A rank of #5 makes University Of North Texas one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. University Of North Texas graduates 61% of students within six years. University Of North Texas awarded about 295 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $25,211 early in their careers. University Of North Texas graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for University Of North Texas

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University Of Houston Clear Lake ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Houston Clear Lake awarded about 51 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Houston Clear Lake generally make around $25,274. Students borrow a median of $21,369 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University Of Houston Clear Lake

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Texas Womans University came in at #7 for fine & studio arts this year. Texas Womans University is a large public school located in the city of Denton. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 31 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Texas Womans University in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $35,115 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,019 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Texas Womans University

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Texas Tech University earned the #8 position for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 47 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $34,428 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,846. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Texas Tech University

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Austin College
Sherman, TX

Austin College came in at #9 for fine & studio arts this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Sherman. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 10 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Austin College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Austin College earn around $32,287 in the first couple years of their career. Austin College graduates carry a median of $24,264 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Austin College

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Texas State University San Marcos ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 90 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $28,445. Students borrow a median of $26,928 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Texas State University San Marcos

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Lamar University earned the #11 position for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public institution. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lamar University awarded about 13 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Lamar University generally make around $52,678. Lamar University graduates carry a median of $26,988 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Lamar University

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Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University placed #12 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of Georgetown, Southwestern University is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Southwestern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Southwestern University earn around $36,990 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,975 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Southwestern University

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The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #13 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 159 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $25,156 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,562. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at The University Of Texas At Arlington

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The University Of Texas At Tyler earned the #14 position for fine & studio arts this year. This large public university is located in the city of Tyler. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Tyler in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Tyler generally make around $55,134. The University Of Texas At Tyler graduates carry a median of $20,959 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for The University Of Texas At Tyler

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West Texas A And M University came in at #15 for fine & studio arts this year. West Texas A And M University is a large public school located in the town of Canyon. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 15 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at West Texas A And M University in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of $43,515 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,333. See the full fine & studio arts program report for West Texas A And M University

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University Of Mary Hardin Baylor ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the suburb of Belton, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of Mary Hardin Baylor in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Mary Hardin Baylor generally make around $54,062. University Of Mary Hardin Baylor graduates carry a median of $26,782 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at University Of Mary Hardin Baylor

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The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin landed the #17 spot for fine & studio arts this year. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Odessa. About 40% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin earn a median of $60,503 early in their careers. The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin graduates carry a median of $20,052 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

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Austin Community College District placed #18 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. There were roughly 76 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $44,895 in their early career. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Austin Community College District

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System placed #19 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. About 14 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Lone Star College System in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $39,954 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,425. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Lone Star College System

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Stephen F Austin State University landed the #20 spot for fine & studio arts this year. This large public university is located in the town of Nacogdoches. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Stephen F Austin State University awarded about 58 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $25,362 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Stephen F Austin State University

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX

Blinn College earned the #21 position for fine & studio arts this year. Blinn College is a very large public school located in the town of Brenham. Blinn College awarded about 27 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Blinn College earn around $43,408 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,465 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Blinn College

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Texas A And M University Commerce placed #22 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public institution. Texas A And M University Commerce graduates 43% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University Commerce in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $54,201. Texas A And M University Commerce graduates carry a median of $23,796 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Texas A And M University Commerce

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Texas A And M University Kingsville placed #23 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. About 10 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University Kingsville in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Texas A And M University Kingsville earn around $44,510 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,531 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Texas A And M University Kingsville

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The University Of Texas Pan American placed #24 among the best fine & studio arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Edinburg. About 51% of students finish within six years. About 114 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $21,891 in their early career. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $17,687 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at The University Of Texas Pan American

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The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 108 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At San Antonio in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn around $23,551 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas At San Antonio graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for The University Of Texas At San Antonio

Rest of the Top 38 Fine & Studio Arts Schools

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

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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
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Temple College
Temple, TX
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 81 schools evaluated.

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