by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 275 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 9,702 bachelor's degrees in fine arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of fine arts for getting your bachelor'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 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 colleges for fine arts students working on their bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's hard to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in fine arts. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Southern California
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in fine arts needs to check out University of Notre Dame. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Notre Dame
University of California - Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in fine arts. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of California - Berkeley
It is difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Pennsylvania
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Washington University in St Louis
Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from The University of Texas at Austin
UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Maryland - College Park
Dartmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Hanover.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Dartmouth College
Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Georgia
Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Southern Methodist University
Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from New York University
Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of California - Santa Barbara
Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Vanderbilt University
Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Florida State University
Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Tulane University of Louisiana
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Florida
San Jose State is a very large public university located in the large city of San Jose.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from San Jose State University
Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Brandeis University
Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of California - Davis
BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Provo.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Brigham Young University - Provo
GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from George Washington University
CSULB is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Long Beach.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from California State University - Long Beach
Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Arizona
Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Here are some additional great schools for Fine Arts students that almost earned our Best Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| 43 | University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO |
| 44 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| 45 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 46 | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA |
| 47 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 48 | Baylor University | Waco, TX |
| 49 | DePauw University | Greencastle, IN |
| 50 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS |
| 51 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| 52 | University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK |
| 53 | Fashion Institute of Technology | New York, NY |
| 54 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 55 | University of South Carolina - Columbia | Columbia, SC |
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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 | 9,967 |
| Art History | 2,490 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 718 |
| Painting | 501 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 397 |
| Drawing | 258 |
| Sculpture | 180 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 130 |
| Printmaking | 119 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 72 |
