by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 19 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of fine arts. Combined, these schools handed out 237 master's degrees in fine arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of fine arts for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for fine arts students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fine Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in fine arts.
It is difficult to beat University of Notre Dame if you wish to pursue a master's degree in fine arts. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in fine arts from University of Notre Dame
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in fine arts. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in fine arts from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Indiana University - Bloomington is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in fine arts. IU Bloomington is a very large public university located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a master’s in fine arts from Indiana University - Bloomington
It's hard to beat Michigan State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in fine arts. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in fine arts from Michigan State University
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in fine arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in fine arts from Illinois State University
Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette.More information about a master’s in fine arts from Purdue University - Main Campus
UIC is a very large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in fine arts from University of Illinois at Chicago
Located in the midsize city of Peoria, Bradley is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in fine arts from Bradley University
Located in the city of Chicago, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in fine arts from Columbia College Chicago
Explore the best fine arts schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .
Fine Arts is one of 13 different types of Fine & Studio Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 128 |
| Art History | 77 |
| Painting | 12 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 12 |
| Printmaking | 8 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 7 |
| Sculpture | 6 |
| Metal Arts | 2 |
