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2027 Best Fine Arts Schools in the New England Region

27 Colleges in the United States
558 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$33,159 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fine Arts programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 27 schools to find the best for fine arts students.

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Best Schools for Fine Arts in the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fine arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Fine Arts

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Leading the list is Dartmouth College, our #1 school for fine arts. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Dartmouth College generally make around $30,246. Typical student debt for the program is $13,663. Get the full fine arts details for Dartmouth College

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine arts, ranking #2. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. Wesleyan University graduates 93% of students within six years. Wesleyan University awarded about 36 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Wesleyan University generally make around $39,764. Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine arts from Wesleyan University

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Connecticut College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Connecticut College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $36,564 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for Connecticut College

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Colby College
Waterville, ME

Students looking for a strong fine arts program will find one at Colby College, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 12 fine arts degrees were awarded at Colby College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Colby College earn around $46,772 in the first couple years of their career. Colby College graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. See the full fine arts program report for Colby College

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University Of Connecticut is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $24,419. Typical student debt for the program is $23,750. Get the full fine arts details for University Of Connecticut

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Salve Regina University landed the #6 spot for fine arts this year. Salve Regina University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Newport. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Salve Regina University in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Salve Regina University earn a median of $56,636 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full fine arts details for Salve Regina University

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University Of Rhode Island came in at #7 for fine arts this year. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Rhode Island awarded about 13 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $21,167 in their early career. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $16,625 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at University Of Rhode Island

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont landed the #8 spot for fine arts this year. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 24 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $24,497 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine arts program at University Of Vermont

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Bridgewater State University placed #9 among the best fine arts schools. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Bridgewater State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Bridgewater State University earn around $29,595 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in fine arts from Bridgewater State University

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Northampton. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 14 fine arts degrees were awarded at Smith College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Smith College generally make around $20,171. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. Read more about the fine arts program at Smith College

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned the #11 position for fine arts this year. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 47 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $18,072 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the fine arts program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #12 for fine arts this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Willimantic. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Eastern Connecticut State University awarded about 37 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $23,534. Eastern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Get the full fine arts details for Eastern Connecticut State University

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus landed the #13 spot for fine arts this year. This large public university is located in the town of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 10 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn around $52,064 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,368. Get the full fine arts details for University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Suffolk University came in at #14 for fine arts this year. Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suffolk University awarded about 10 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Suffolk University earn around $57,261 in the first couple years of their career. Suffolk University graduates carry a median of $26,670 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine arts from Suffolk University

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Wheaton College Massachusetts landed the #15 spot for fine arts this year. Located in the suburb of Norton, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit university. Wheaton College Massachusetts graduates 73% of students within six years. Wheaton College Massachusetts awarded about 12 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Wheaton College Massachusetts generally make around $28,574. Wheaton College Massachusetts graduates carry a median of $26,117 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine arts from Wheaton College Massachusetts

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Southern Connecticut State University placed #16 among the best fine arts schools. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. Southern Connecticut State University graduates 50% of students within six years. Southern Connecticut State University awarded about 33 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Southern Connecticut State University earn around $26,549 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for Southern Connecticut State University

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Massachusetts College Of Art And Design placed #17 among the best fine arts schools. Set in the city of Boston, Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a mid-sized public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts College Of Art And Design in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Massachusetts College Of Art And Design earn a median of $38,090 early in their careers. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full fine arts details for Massachusetts College Of Art And Design

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. Set in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Mount Holyoke College awarded about 13 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Mount Holyoke College earn around $18,420 in the first couple years of their career. Mount Holyoke College graduates carry a median of $23,447 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at Mount Holyoke College

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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College placed #19 among the best fine arts schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Providence. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 11 fine arts degrees were awarded at Rhode Island College in the most recent year. Fine Arts graduates of Rhode Island College earn a median of $28,241 early in their careers. Rhode Island College graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at Rhode Island College

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University Of Southern Maine came in at #20 for fine arts this year. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 10 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $21,058 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,703. Read more about the fine arts program at University Of Southern Maine

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University earned the #21 position for fine arts this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 25 fine arts degrees were awarded at Lesley University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Lesley University earn around $47,058 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,833 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine arts from Lesley University

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Southern New Hampshire University earned the #22 position for fine arts this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern New Hampshire University awarded about 29 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University earn around $53,211 in the first couple years of their career. Southern New Hampshire University graduates carry a median of $29,103 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at Southern New Hampshire University

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Vermont Technical College landed the #23 spot for fine arts this year. Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Randolph. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Vermont Technical College in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Vermont Technical College earn a median of $30,233 early in their careers. Vermont Technical College graduates carry a median of $24,208 in student loans. Get the full fine arts details for Vermont Technical College

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. Set in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Clark University awarded about 15 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $43,257. Clark University graduates carry a median of $26,870 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at Clark University

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Plymouth State University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Plymouth. Plymouth State University graduates 52% of students within six years. About 13 fine arts degrees were awarded at Plymouth State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Plymouth State University earn around $30,491 in the first couple years of their career. Plymouth State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at Plymouth State University

Rest of the Top 27 Fine Arts Schools

These schools also placed among the best for fine arts this year:

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Maine College Of Art
Portland, ME

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 27 schools evaluated.

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