by our College Data Analytics TeamArt Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 120 schools to find the best for art studies students.
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Below are the best art studies schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Santa Rosa Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in art studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. About 42 art studies degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $80,047 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. More information about a degree in art studies from Santa Rosa Junior College
Students looking for a strong art studies program will find one at Austin Community College District, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public university. About 58 art studies degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Austin Community College District earn around $44,895 in the first couple years of their career. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. Read more about the art studies program at Austin Community College District
A rank of #3 makes De Anza College one of the top schools for art studies. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. De Anza College awarded about 12 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271. See the full art studies program report for De Anza College
Diablo Valley College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. Diablo Valley College awarded about 20 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. Read more about the art studies program at Diablo Valley College
Foothill College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public university. There were roughly 14 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete this degree. Get the full art studies details for Foothill College
Glendale Community College Glendale Az earned the #6 position for art studies this year. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public university. There were roughly 718 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn a median of $51,483 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete this degree. Read more about the art studies program at Glendale Community College Glendale Az
Moorpark College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. There were roughly 33 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $105,599 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,075. See the full art studies program report for Moorpark College
Nassau Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a large public institution. About 29 art studies degrees were awarded at Nassau Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Nassau Community College generally make around $38,734. Students borrow a median of $11,850 to complete this degree. Read more about the art studies program at Nassau Community College
Orange Coast College placed #9 among the best art studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Costa Mesa. Orange Coast College awarded about 79 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Orange Coast College earn around $46,306 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in art studies from Orange Coast College
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Annandale. About 125 art studies degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College generally make around $40,126. Typical student debt for the program is $14,413. More information about a degree in art studies from Northern Virginia Community College
Skyline College landed the #11 spot for art studies this year. Skyline College is a large public school located in the suburb of San Bruno. Skyline College awarded about 29 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in art studies from Skyline College
Mt San Antonio College earned the #12 position for art studies this year. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. Mt San Antonio College awarded about 56 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans. Read more about the art studies program at Mt San Antonio College
Evergreen Valley College came in at #13 for art studies this year. Located in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a large public university. There were roughly 31 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Evergreen Valley College earn around $82,879 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,981. More information about a degree in art studies from Evergreen Valley College
Oklahoma City Community College earned the #14 position for art studies this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public institution. About 15 art studies degrees were awarded at Oklahoma City Community College in the most recent year. Art Studies graduates of Oklahoma City Community College earn a median of $39,848 early in their careers. Oklahoma City Community College graduates carry a median of $13,919 in student loans. See the full art studies program report for Oklahoma City Community College
Cuesta College placed #15 among the best art studies schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. Cuesta College awarded about 34 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete this degree. See the full art studies program report for Cuesta College
Cypress College placed #16 among the best art studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Cypress. Cypress College awarded about 53 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in art studies from Cypress College
Sinclair Community College earned the #17 position for art studies this year. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 15 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Sinclair Community College generally make around $35,348. Sinclair Community College graduates carry a median of $12,525 in student loans. See the full art studies program report for Sinclair Community College
San Diego Miramar College came in at #18 for art studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Diego. San Diego Miramar College awarded about 18 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $41,038 in their early career. San Diego Miramar College graduates carry a median of $8,098 in student loans. Read more about the art studies program at San Diego Miramar College
Santa Monica College earned the #19 position for art studies this year. Santa Monica College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Monica. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. There were roughly 184 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Santa Monica College in the most recent data year. See the full art studies program report for Santa Monica College
Napa Valley College placed #20 among the best art studies schools. Napa Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Napa. There were roughly 15 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Napa Valley College in the most recent data year. Read more about the art studies program at Napa Valley College
College Of The Canyons placed #21 among the best art studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. College Of The Canyons awarded about 48 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $51,913 in their early career. College Of The Canyons graduates carry a median of $9,776 in student loans. See the full art studies program report for College Of The Canyons
San Diego Mesa College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. San Diego Mesa College awarded about 38 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from San Diego Mesa College generally make around $29,852. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete this degree. Read more about the art studies program at San Diego Mesa College
Crafton Hills College earned the #23 position for art studies this year. Located in the suburb of Yucaipa, Crafton Hills College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 17 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Crafton Hills College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Crafton Hills College earn around $97,976 in the first couple years of their career. Crafton Hills College graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. See the full art studies program report for Crafton Hills College
Santiago Canyon College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. Located in the city of Orange, Santiago Canyon College is a very large public university. Santiago Canyon College awarded about 25 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Santiago Canyon College earn around $34,100 in the first couple years of their career. Santiago Canyon College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Get the full art studies details for Santiago Canyon College
Santa Barbara City College placed #25 among the best art studies schools. Set in the city of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College is a large public institution. Santa Barbara City College awarded about 18 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Santa Barbara City College earn a median of $68,184 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,090. Read more about the art studies program at Santa Barbara City College
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This ranking is produced 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 · 120 schools evaluated.
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