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2027 Best Fine Arts Schools in Connecticut

6 Colleges in the United States
199 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$28,822 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fine Arts degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for fine arts students.

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Best Schools for Fine Arts in Connecticut

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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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Leading the list is Wesleyan University, our #1 school for fine arts. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Middletown. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. 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. See the full fine arts program report for 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 #2 spot this year. Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New London. Connecticut College graduates 82% of students within six years. About 17 fine arts degrees were awarded at Connecticut College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Connecticut College earn around $36,564 in the first couple years of their 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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A rank of #3 makes University Of Connecticut one of the top schools for fine arts. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Connecticut awarded about 38 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $24,419 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,750. Get the full fine arts details for University Of Connecticut

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Eastern Connecticut State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine arts, ranking #4. 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. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Eastern Connecticut State University earn around $23,534 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine arts program at Eastern Connecticut State University

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A rank of #5 makes Southern Connecticut State University one of the top schools for fine arts. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 33 fine arts degrees were awarded at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Fine Arts graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $26,549 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine arts program at Southern Connecticut State University

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Capital Community College came in at #6 for fine arts this year. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. Capital Community College awarded about 38 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $22,100 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,059. More information about a degree in fine arts from Capital Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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