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2026 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges in the United States
153 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$26,991 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 31 schools to find the best for fine & studio arts students.

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Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts in Iowa

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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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Our analysis ranked University Of Iowa the best school in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Iowa awarded about 133 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $29,887. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University Of Iowa

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University Of Northern Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts, ranking #2. Set in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public institution. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. About 20 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Northern Iowa generally make around $24,095. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for University Of Northern Iowa

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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 · 31 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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