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2027 Best Fine Arts Schools in Massachusetts

9 Colleges in the United States
183 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$33,389 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 9 schools to find the best for fine arts students.

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Best Schools for Fine Arts in Massachusetts

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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Our analysis ranked Bridgewater State University the best school in the country for a degree in fine arts. This large public university is located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Bridgewater State University in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Bridgewater State University earn a median of $29,595 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full fine arts details for Bridgewater State University

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

A rank of #2 makes Smith College one of the top schools for fine arts. Set in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Smith College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $20,171 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine arts program at Smith College

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 47 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $18,072. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine arts from University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Suffolk University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine arts, ranking #4. Set in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Suffolk University graduates 61% of students within six years. About 10 fine arts degrees were awarded at Suffolk University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Suffolk University generally make around $57,261. Typical student debt for the program is $26,670. Read more about the fine arts program at Suffolk University

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Wheaton College Massachusetts came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Norton. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $26,117. More information about a degree in fine arts from Wheaton College Massachusetts

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Massachusetts College Of Art And Design landed the #6 spot for fine arts this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 fine arts degrees were awarded at Massachusetts College Of Art And Design in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $38,090 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in fine arts from Massachusetts College Of Art And Design

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College ranked #7 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. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 13 fine arts degrees were awarded at Mount Holyoke College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $18,420 in their early 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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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University earned the #8 position for fine arts this year. Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Lesley University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 25 fine arts degrees were awarded at Lesley University in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $47,058 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,833 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine arts program at Lesley University

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University earned the #9 position for fine arts this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 15 fine arts degrees were awarded at Clark University in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $43,257 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,870. More information about a degree in fine arts from Clark University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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