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2025 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Alabama

10 Colleges in Alabama
418 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$26,338 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in fine & studio arts, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #31 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Alabama ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 418 degrees in fine & studio arts annually.

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Choosing a Great Fine & Studio Arts School

Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Alabama The fine arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for fine & studio arts schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Fine Arts
Master's Degrees in Fine Arts

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Alabama ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts in Alabama

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

10 Top Alabama Schools in Fine Arts

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$21,836 Median Starting Salary

The University of Alabama is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #180 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 57 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program make an average of $21,836 for their early career.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In AL
66 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in fine & studio arts needs to check out University of Alabama in Huntsville. UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Huntsville. A Best Colleges rank of #935 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UAH is a great university overall.

There were about 66 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent data year.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$30,809 Median Starting Salary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a good option for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts. UAB is a fairly large public university located in the city of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #299 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were about 39 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts degree recipients from University of Alabama at Birmingham receive an earnings boost of about $4,471 above the typical income of fine & studio arts graduates.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In AL

Auburn University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 15 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent data year.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
37.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Montevallo, Montevallo is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 33rd out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 40 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Montevallo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn about $25,150 for their early career.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
34.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #737 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 41 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year. After graduating, fine arts degree recipients typically make about $20,527 at the beginning of their careers.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12.0% Growth in Graduates
$20,826 Median Starting Salary

Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Jacksonville. This university ranks 25th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 25 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the fine arts program report average early career income of $20,826.

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8
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
$18,223 Median Starting Salary

AUM is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Montgomery. This university ranks 41st out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 25 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at AUM in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the fine arts program report average early career wages of $18,223.

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9
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In AL
17.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Florence, UNA is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 23 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UNA in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6.3% Growth in Graduates
$38,006 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 18th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 16 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Athens State University in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts degree recipients from Athens State University get an earnings boost of about $11,668 above the typical income of fine & studio arts majors.

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Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia287945
Florida2821,339
North Carolina279707
Virginia274761
Tennessee269440
South Carolina248347
Kentucky244375
Louisiana242370
Mississippi234130
Arkansas234221
West Virginia207119

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One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Fine & Studio Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Fine Arts Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Art Studies310
Fine Arts87
Art History11
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies6
Intermedia/Multimedia4

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Majors Similar to Fine Arts

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Music310
Design & Applied Arts302
Drama & Theater Arts174
Dance55
Arts & Media Management41
General Visual & Performing Arts3

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