Media 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.
College Factual analyzed 41 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best media arts schools.
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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 media arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill this year for media arts. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 14 media arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their media arts degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $61,361 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Florida State University one of the top schools for media arts. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 282 media arts degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the media arts program make about $32,227 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500.
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Students looking for a strong media arts program will find one at University Of Mississippi Main Campus, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the town of University. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates 72% of students within six years. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 303 media arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their media arts degree from University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn around $41,247 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,521.
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A rank of #4 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the top schools for media arts. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 13 media arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the media arts program make about $59,622 in their early career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans.
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Elon University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in media arts, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Elon University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 43 media arts degrees were awarded at Elon University in the most recent year. Students who receive their media arts degree from Elon University earn around $31,295 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,196.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #6 for media arts this year. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 65 media arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the media arts program make about $33,941 in their early career. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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University Of Georgia ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best media arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 187 media arts degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the media arts program make about $37,207 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree.
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High Point University placed #8 among the best media arts schools. Set in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. High Point University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 17 media arts degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from High Point University generally make around $113,352. Typical student debt for the program is $23,785.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #9 position for media arts this year. 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. About 35 media arts degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the media arts program make about $52,885 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete this degree.
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Florida International University earned the #10 position for media arts this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 100 media arts degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Graduates of the media arts program make about $35,827 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,180 to complete this degree.
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University Of Central Florida landed the #11 spot for media arts this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 95 media arts degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Media Arts graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $27,148 early in their careers. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $21,202 in student loans.
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The University Of Tampa landed the #12 spot for media arts this year. Located in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. The University Of Tampa awarded about 32 media arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from The University Of Tampa generally make around $45,401. Students borrow a median of $25,191 to complete this degree.
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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best media arts schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 84 media arts degrees were awarded at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their media arts degree from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn around $76,507 in the first couple years of their career. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $28,350 in student loans.
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Florida Atlantic University came in at #14 for media arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Boca Raton. Florida Atlantic University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 157 media arts degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Students who receive their media arts degree from Florida Atlantic University earn around $26,926 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,492 to complete this degree.
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Augusta University came in at #15 for media arts this year. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public university. Augusta University graduates 49% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 media arts students who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent data year. Media Arts graduates of Augusta University earn a median of $56,168 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,745.
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Savannah College Of Art And Design landed the #16 spot for media arts this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Savannah. About 69% of students finish within six years. Savannah College Of Art And Design awarded about 430 media arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the media arts program make about $50,209 in their early career. Savannah College Of Art And Design graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Southeastern University placed #17 among the best media arts schools. Set in the city of Lakeland, Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. Southeastern University awarded about 34 media arts degrees in the most recent data year. Media Arts graduates of Southeastern University earn a median of $38,260 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #18 for media arts this year. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 media arts students who graduated with this degree at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, media arts degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $53,507. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete this degree.
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Florida Gulf Coast University placed #19 among the best media arts schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Myers. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 media arts students who graduated with this degree at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their media arts degree from Florida Gulf Coast University earn around $30,437 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,946.
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Liberty University came in at #20 for media arts this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. Liberty University awarded about 149 media arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the media arts program make about $40,070 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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Kennesaw State University placed #21 among the best media arts schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kennesaw. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 168 media arts students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Media Arts graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of $31,994 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,683 to complete this degree.
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Seminole State College Of Florida placed #22 among the best media arts schools. Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Sanford. There were roughly 51 media arts students who graduated with this degree at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent data year. Media Arts graduates of Seminole State College Of Florida earn a median of $48,049 early in their careers. Seminole State College Of Florida graduates carry a median of $18,419 in student loans.
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Middle Tennessee State University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best media arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Murfreesboro. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Middle Tennessee State University awarded about 12 media arts degrees in the most recent data year. Media Arts graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $43,575 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,754.
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Valencia College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best media arts schools. Set in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public institution. About 39 media arts degrees were awarded at Valencia College in the most recent year. Media Arts graduates of Valencia College earn a median of $42,786 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,413 to complete this degree.
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Arkansas State University Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best media arts schools. Set in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Arkansas State University Main Campus awarded about 28 media arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their media arts degree from Arkansas State University Main Campus earn around $39,865 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,937.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 41 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.