Art Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 362 schools to find the best for art studies students.
Where you study art studies matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Art Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Art Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Art Studies Schools list, to help you decide. 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.
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 studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year for art studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 192 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $31,367 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,319 to complete this degree.
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James Madison University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in art studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. James Madison University awarded about 134 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $33,501 in their early career. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $23,001 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong art studies program will find one at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 142 art studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $25,947 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,667 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of San Diego one of the top schools for art studies. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit institution. University Of San Diego graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 art studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of San Diego in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of University Of San Diego earn a median of $68,281 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,795 to complete this degree.
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Illinois State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in art studies, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Illinois State University awarded about 102 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Illinois State University earn a median of $35,967 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,125.
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Sacred Heart University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 15 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. Sacred Heart University graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans.
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The College Of New Jersey earned the #7 position for art studies this year. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a large public university. The College Of New Jersey graduates 86% of students within six years. The College Of New Jersey awarded about 39 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of $33,214 early in their careers. The College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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San Jose State University landed the #8 spot for art studies this year. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 50 art studies degrees were awarded at San Jose State University in the most recent year.
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Williams College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Williamstown. About 94% of students finish within six years. Williams College awarded about 45 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Williams College earn around $34,560 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,850.
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Amherst College landed the #10 spot for art studies this year. Set in the city of Amherst, Amherst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Amherst College awarded about 17 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Amherst College earn around $59,271 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,398 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #11 position for art studies this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 86 art studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $30,719 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,316 to complete this degree.
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Brown University came in at #12 for art studies this year. Located in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 12 art studies degrees were awarded at Brown University in the most recent year. Art Studies graduates of Brown University earn a median of $23,180 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,300 to complete this degree.
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University Of Georgia placed #13 among the best art studies schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 136 art studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $26,323. Typical student debt for the program is $21,947.
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College Of William And Mary ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Williamsburg. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 19 art studies degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from College Of William And Mary earn around $29,752 in the first couple years of their career. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $18,935 in student loans.
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University Of Southern California earned the #15 position for art studies this year. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. About 10 art studies degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from University Of Southern California earn around $50,161 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,125.
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University Of California Los Angeles placed #16 among the best art studies schools. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 47 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $21,220 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,000.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #17 for art studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 49 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn around $36,927 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,323 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 15 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $25,927 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,057 to complete this degree.
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Dickinson College earned the #19 position for art studies this year. Set in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Dickinson College in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Dickinson College earn a median of $39,937 early in their careers. Dickinson College graduates carry a median of $19,014 in student loans.
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University Of Virginia Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 35 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $23,372 early in their careers. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #21 spot for art studies this year. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 66 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $36,547 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,111.
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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 44 art studies degrees were awarded at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year.
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St Lawrence University landed the #23 spot for art studies this year. St Lawrence University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Canton. St Lawrence University graduates 79% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 art studies students who graduated with this degree at St Lawrence University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from St Lawrence University earn around $39,993 in the first couple years of their career. St Lawrence University graduates carry a median of $26,192 in student loans.
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Indiana University Bloomington landed the #24 spot for art studies this year. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $33,265 early in their careers. Indiana University Bloomington graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Towson University earned the #25 position for art studies this year. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 65 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Towson University earn around $29,958 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,978.
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Rest of the Top 50 Art Studies Schools
These schools also placed among the best for art studies this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 362 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).
