2027 Best Art Studies Schools in Iowa

Art Studies 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.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for art studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Art Studies Schools in Iowa

Best Schools for Art Studies in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall art studies education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Art Studies

1

University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

117 Art Studies Degrees Awarded

$29,887 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Iowa, our #1 school for art studies. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 117 art studies degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from University Of Iowa earn around $29,887 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full art studies details for University Of Iowa

2

Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Art Studies Degrees Awarded

$35,545 Median Starting Salary

Cornell College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in art studies, ranking #2. Cornell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mount Vernon. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 12 art studies degrees were awarded at Cornell College in the most recent year. Students who receive their art studies degree from Cornell College earn around $35,545 in the first couple years of their career. Cornell College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full art studies details for Cornell College

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 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.