by our College Data Analytics TeamArt History 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 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for art history students pursuing a degree.
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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 art history degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of Kansas, our #1 school for art history. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 22 art history degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the art history program make about $22,868 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,361. Get the full art history details for University Of Kansas
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
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