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2024 Best Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Schools

23 Colleges in the United States
127 Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Degrees Awarded
Ceramic Arts & Ceramics degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #941 out of the 1506 majors we look at each year. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 23 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 127 degrees in ceramic arts & ceramics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Ceramic Arts & Ceramics School

Best Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Schools The ceramic arts and ceramics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Ceramic Arts & Ceramics rankings. For our Best Overall Ceramic Arts & Ceramics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Bachelor's Degrees in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Master's Degrees in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics

The ceramic arts and ceramics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Ceramic Arts & Ceramics Schools. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Ceramic Arts & Ceramics in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the ceramic arts and ceramics degree levels they offer.

10 Top Schools in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In RI

It's hard to beat Rhode Island School of Design if you want to pursue a degree in ceramic arts & ceramics. Located in the city of Providence, RISD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were roughly 8 ceramic arts & ceramics students who graduated with this degree at RISD in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD

Maryland Institute College of Art is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in ceramic arts & ceramics. MICA is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Baltimore.

There were approximately 2 ceramic arts & ceramics students who graduated with this degree at MICA in the most recent data year.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
22.2% Growth in Graduates

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a great choice for students interested in a degree in ceramic arts & ceramics. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a small public college located in the large city of Boston.

There were about 9 ceramic arts & ceramics students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in the most recent data year.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA

California College of the Arts is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in ceramic arts & ceramics. Located in the city of San Francisco, California College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 5 ceramic arts & ceramics students who graduated with this degree at California College of the Arts in the most recent data year.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA

Temple is a very large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.

There were roughly 9 ceramic arts & ceramics students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Puget Sound is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma. A Best Colleges rank of #348 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Puget Sound is a great university overall.

There were roughly 2 ceramic arts & ceramics students who graduated with this degree at Puget Sound in the most recent data year.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO

Kansas City Art Institute is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City.

There were roughly 7 ceramic arts & ceramics students who graduated with this degree at Kansas City Art Institute in the most recent year we have data available.

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Cranbrook Academy of Art
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Carnbrook Academy is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills.

There were approximately 10 ceramic arts & ceramics students who graduated with this degree at Carnbrook Academy in the most recent data year.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH

Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.

There were approximately 2 ceramic arts & ceramics students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in ceramic arts & ceramics from Ohio University - Athens Campus

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NY

Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #285 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means RIT is a great school overall.

There were roughly 2 ceramic arts & ceramics students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ceramic Arts & Ceramics by Region

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One of 13 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Ceramic Arts & Ceramics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Art Studies 18,323
Fine Arts 11,922
Art History 3,512
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 837
Intermedia/Multimedia 805
Painting 646
Drawing 347
Jewelry Arts 321
Sculpture 236
Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts 168

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