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2026 Best Other Visual & Performing Arts Schools

15 Colleges in the United States
689 Other Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Awarded
$46,799 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Visual & Performing Arts programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other visual & performing arts programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 93 schools to find the best for other visual & performing arts students.

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Choosing a Great Other Visual & Performing Arts School

Best Other Visual & Performing Arts Schools

The school you choose for other visual & performing arts can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Other Visual & Performing Arts rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Other Visual & Performing Arts Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Other Visual & Performing Arts
Bachelor's Degrees in Other Visual & Performing Arts
Master's Degrees in Other Visual & Performing Arts
Doctoral Degrees in Other Visual & Performing Arts

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Other Visual & Performing Arts Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.

Learn more about our methodology

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Best Schools for Other Visual & Performing Arts in the United States

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 other visual & performing arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Other Visual & Performing Arts

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Duke University
Durham, NC

No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for other visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. Duke University awarded about 11 other visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other visual & performing arts degree from Duke University earn around $83,388 in the first couple years of their career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. See the full other visual & performing arts program report for Duke University

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best other visual & performing arts schools. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 other visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent year. Graduates of the other visual & performing arts program make about $49,911 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,574. Read more about the other visual & performing arts program at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other visual & performing arts, ranking #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 294 other visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other visual & performing arts degree recipients from New York University generally make around $31,469. New York University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full other visual & performing arts details for New York University

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University Of Washington Bothell Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other visual & performing arts, ranking #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Bothell. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 other visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Bothell Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other visual & performing arts program make about $65,932 in their early career. University Of Washington Bothell Campus graduates carry a median of $15,636 in student loans. See the full other visual & performing arts program report for University Of Washington Bothell Campus

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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

A rank of #5 makes Lawrence University one of the top schools for other visual & performing arts. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Appleton. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 other visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Lawrence University in the most recent data year. Lawrence University graduates carry a median of $15,699 in student loans. See the full other visual & performing arts program report for Lawrence University

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Brigham Young University Provo ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best other visual & performing arts schools. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 16 other visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent year. Graduates of the other visual & performing arts program make about $54,507 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,184. Get the full other visual & performing arts details for Brigham Young University Provo

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University earned the #7 position for other visual & performing arts this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Clemson. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 20 other visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the other visual & performing arts program make about $24,229 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,972. See the full other visual & performing arts program report for Clemson University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #8 for other visual & performing arts this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 96 other visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Students who receive their other visual & performing arts degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $86,770 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,971. Get the full other visual & performing arts details for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #9 among the best other visual & performing arts schools. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 other visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other visual & performing arts degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $52,885. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. See the full other visual & performing arts program report for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College landed the #10 spot for other visual & performing arts this year. Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 21 other visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Mount Holyoke College in the most recent data year. Other Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Mount Holyoke College earn a median of $35,038 early in their careers. Mount Holyoke College graduates carry a median of $22,041 in student loans. More information about a degree in other visual & performing arts from Mount Holyoke College

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Portland State University placed #11 among the best other visual & performing arts schools. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 16 other visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Portland State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, other visual & performing arts degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $47,717. Typical student debt for the program is $26,475. Read more about the other visual & performing arts program at Portland State University

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Baldwin Wallace College came in at #12 for other visual & performing arts this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Berea. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 other visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Baldwin Wallace College in the most recent data year. Other Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of $46,668 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,307 to complete this degree. See the full other visual & performing arts program report for Baldwin Wallace College

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College landed the #13 spot for other visual & performing arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Monica. Santa Monica College graduates 81% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 other visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Santa Monica College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in other visual & performing arts from Santa Monica College

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University came in at #14 for other visual & performing arts this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 other visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Clark University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other visual & performing arts degree from Clark University earn around $43,257 in the first couple years of their career. Clark University graduates carry a median of $26,153 in student loans. Read more about the other visual & performing arts program at Clark University

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John Tyler Community College landed the #15 spot for other visual & performing arts this year. John Tyler Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Chester. There were roughly 51 other visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at John Tyler Community College in the most recent data year. Other Visual & Performing Arts graduates of John Tyler Community College earn a median of $18,224 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other visual & performing arts from John Tyler Community College

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Tidewater Community College earned the #16 position for other visual & performing arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Norfolk. About 21 other visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Tidewater Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the other visual & performing arts program make about $35,627 in their early career. Tidewater Community College graduates carry a median of $14,001 in student loans. More information about a degree in other visual & performing arts from Tidewater Community College

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best other visual & performing arts schools. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Magnolia. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 13 other visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other visual & performing arts degree from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn around $41,723 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,385 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other visual & performing arts from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

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Bossier Parish Community College landed the #18 spot for other visual & performing arts this year. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. Bossier Parish Community College awarded about 14 other visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other visual & performing arts degree from Bossier Parish Community College earn around $43,661 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,593. See the full other visual & performing arts program report for Bossier Parish Community College

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Grambling State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best other visual & performing arts schools. Set in the town of Grambling, Grambling State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. About 12 other visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Grambling State University in the most recent year. Other Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Grambling State University earn a median of $34,580 early in their careers. Grambling State University graduates carry a median of $43,500 in student loans. Get the full other visual & performing arts details for Grambling State University

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Other Visual & Performing Arts by Region

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 93 schools evaluated.

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