by our College Data Analytics TeamArt Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for art studies students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall art studies education in Pennsylvania.
No school ranked higher than Dickinson College this year for art studies. Set in the city of Carlisle, Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 17 art studies degrees were awarded at Dickinson College in the most recent year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $39,937 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,014. See the full art studies program report for Dickinson College
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in art studies, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 art studies students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Read more about the art studies program at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
A rank of #3 makes Carnegie Mellon University one of the top schools for art studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 25 art studies degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Art Studies graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $32,597 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full art studies details for Carnegie Mellon University
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in art studies, ranking #4. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 46 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $23,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the art studies program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Students looking for a strong art studies program will find one at Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 12 art studies degrees were awarded at Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary generally make around $26,472. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full art studies details for Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania came in at #6 for art studies this year. Set in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 34 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Millersville University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $24,990. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the art studies program at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Western University landed the #7 spot for art studies this year. This large public university is located in the town of California. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 art studies degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania Western University in the most recent year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $37,242 in their early career. Pennsylvania Western University graduates carry a median of $28,263 in student loans. Get the full art studies details for Pennsylvania Western University
Montgomery County Community College placed #8 among the best art studies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Blue Bell. Montgomery County Community College awarded about 33 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $19,024 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,641. See the full art studies program report for Montgomery County Community College
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania came in at #9 for art studies this year. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 27 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $44,294. Students borrow a median of $28,850 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in art studies from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
Lehigh Carbon Community College landed the #10 spot for art studies this year. Lehigh Carbon Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Schnecksville. There were roughly 13 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh Carbon Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, art studies degree recipients from Lehigh Carbon Community College generally make around $39,957. Lehigh Carbon Community College graduates carry a median of $14,450 in student loans. See the full art studies program report for Lehigh Carbon Community College
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania came in at #11 for art studies this year. Set in the town of Shippensburg, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 16 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $25,269 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,500. Get the full art studies details for Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania
Community College Of Allegheny County ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best art studies schools. Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 13 art studies degrees were awarded at Community College Of Allegheny County in the most recent year. Graduates of the art studies program make about $47,420 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,263. More information about a degree in art studies from Community College Of Allegheny County
Reading Area Community College placed #13 among the best art studies schools. Reading Area Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Reading. There were roughly 16 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Reading Area Community College in the most recent data year. Art Studies graduates of Reading Area Community College earn a median of $49,248 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,979 to complete this degree. Read more about the art studies program at Reading Area Community College
Community College Of Philadelphia came in at #14 for art studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Community College Of Philadelphia awarded about 31 art studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Community College Of Philadelphia earn around $37,988 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,926. Get the full art studies details for Community College Of Philadelphia
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 · 14 schools evaluated.
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