by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of fine arts. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 100 master's degrees in fine arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The fine arts master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality fine arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Fine Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in fine arts.
Texas Christian University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in fine arts. TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Worth.More information about a master’s in fine arts from Texas Christian University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in fine arts has to look into Southern Methodist University. SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas.More information about a master’s in fine arts from Southern Methodist University
The University of Texas at Austin is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in fine arts. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the city of Austin.More information about a master’s in fine arts from The University of Texas at Austin
It is difficult to beat University of Arizona if you want to pursue a master's degree in fine arts. University of Arizona is a very large public university located in the large city of Tucson.More information about a master’s in fine arts from University of Arizona
UNT is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Denton.More information about a master’s in fine arts from University of North Texas
Texas A&M Commerce is a large public university located in the town of Commerce.More information about a master’s in fine arts from Texas A&M University - Commerce
UT Rio Grande Valley is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Edinburg.More information about a master’s in fine arts from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
West Texas A&M University is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Canyon.More information about a master’s in fine arts from West Texas A&M University
UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the city of Arlington.More information about a master’s in fine arts from The University of Texas at Arlington
University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Norman.More information about a master’s in fine arts from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Explore the best fine arts schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 542 | 84 |
| Arizona | 322 | 13 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 1 |
| New Mexico | 160 | 2 |
One of 13 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Fine Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 64 |
| Art History | 43 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 6 |
| Painting | 3 |
| Printmaking | 2 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 1 |
