by our College Data Analytics TeamFine 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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for fine arts students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall fine arts education in the Rocky Mountains Region.
Leading the list is Colorado College, our #1 school for fine arts. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 13 fine arts degrees were awarded at Colorado College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $37,342 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,921 to complete this degree. Get the full fine arts details for Colorado College
University Of Wyoming came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. University Of Wyoming is a large public school located in the town of Laramie. About 59% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wyoming in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from University Of Wyoming generally make around $27,156. Students borrow a median of $15,880 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine arts program at University Of Wyoming
Colorado State University Fort Collins is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 110 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $30,143 early in their careers. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full fine arts details for Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Colorado Boulder is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates 74% of students within six years. University Of Colorado Boulder awarded about 68 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $17,501 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full fine arts details for University Of Colorado Boulder
Students looking for a strong fine arts program will find one at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #5. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Provo. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 43 fine arts degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Brigham Young University Provo earn around $34,241 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,656 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for Brigham Young University Provo
University Of Colorado Denver placed #6 among the best fine arts schools. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. About 76 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Denver in the most recent year. Fine Arts graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $31,144 early in their careers. University Of Colorado Denver graduates carry a median of $25,490 in student loans. See the full fine arts program report for University Of Colorado Denver
University Of Northern Colorado earned the #7 position for fine arts this year. University Of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley. About 51% of students finish within six years. About 44 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Colorado in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from University Of Northern Colorado generally make around $40,026. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full fine arts details for University Of Northern Colorado
University Of Idaho came in at #8 for fine arts this year. This large public university is located in the town of Moscow. About 57% of students finish within six years. University Of Idaho awarded about 12 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from University Of Idaho earn around $22,617 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,239 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine arts program at University Of Idaho
Arapahoe Community College came in at #9 for fine arts this year. Set in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 10 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Arapahoe Community College in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Arapahoe Community College earn a median of $47,579 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,448 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for Arapahoe Community College
Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #10 for fine arts this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Rexburg. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $25,081. Students borrow a median of $14,405 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine arts program at Brigham Young University Idaho
Fort Lewis College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. Set in the town of Durango, Fort Lewis College is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 24 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Fort Lewis College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $22,754 in their early career. Fort Lewis College graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at Fort Lewis College
Weber State University placed #12 among the best fine arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Ogden. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. About 28 fine arts degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Fine Arts graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine arts from Weber State University
Front Range Community College came in at #13 for fine arts this year. Front Range Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Westminster. About 14 fine arts degrees were awarded at Front Range Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Front Range Community College generally make around $40,414. Front Range Community College graduates carry a median of $17,384 in student loans. See the full fine arts program report for Front Range Community College
Southern Utah University landed the #14 spot for fine arts this year. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Southern Utah University awarded about 20 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Southern Utah University earn a median of $44,998 early in their careers. Southern Utah University graduates carry a median of $12,886 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at Southern Utah University
Metropolitan State College Of Denver ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. Metropolitan State College Of Denver awarded about 34 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Metropolitan State College Of Denver earn around $26,102 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for Metropolitan State College Of Denver
Dixie State College Of Utah earned the #16 position for fine arts this year. Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public university. About 28% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Dixie State College Of Utah in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Dixie State College Of Utah earn a median of $23,524 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine arts program at Dixie State College Of Utah
Western State College Of Colorado placed #17 among the best fine arts schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Gunnison. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Western State College Of Colorado in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $36,712 in their early career. Western State College Of Colorado graduates carry a median of $23,455 in student loans. See the full fine arts program report for Western State College Of Colorado
College Of Western Idaho ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a very large public institution. College Of Western Idaho awarded about 16 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from College Of Western Idaho earn around $40,963 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,497. Get the full fine arts details for College Of Western Idaho
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 · 18 schools evaluated.
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