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2027 Best Fine Arts Schools in the Southeast Region

57 Colleges in the United States
1,831 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$32,504 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.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 57 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for fine arts students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Fine Arts in the Southeast 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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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Our analysis ranked Vanderbilt University the best school in the country for a degree in fine arts. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Vanderbilt University awarded about 11 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $77,997 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975. Read more about the fine arts program at Vanderbilt University

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Students looking for a strong fine arts program will find one at University Of Georgia, which ranked #2. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 20 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from University Of Georgia earn around $26,323 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,947 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for University Of Georgia

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 18 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $24,005 in their early career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $14,600 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine arts from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine arts, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida State University awarded about 118 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $28,775 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,222. See the full fine arts program report for Florida State University

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Tulane University Of Louisiana is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine arts, ranking #5. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates 86% of students within six years. About 13 fine arts degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $53,507. Typical student debt for the program is $22,077. More information about a degree in fine arts from Tulane University Of Louisiana

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida landed the #6 spot for fine arts this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 77 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $28,710. Typical student debt for the program is $16,863. See the full fine arts program report for University Of Florida

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University placed #7 among the best fine arts schools. High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of High Point. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. High Point University awarded about 13 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of High Point University earn a median of $113,352 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,785. More information about a degree in fine arts from High Point University

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University Of Central Florida came in at #8 for fine arts this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. About 78% of students finish within six years. About 29 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from University Of Central Florida earn around $23,324 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,036. See the full fine arts program report for University Of Central Florida

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas landed the #9 spot for fine arts this year. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. About 19 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. Fine Arts graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $24,970 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,777 to complete this degree. Get the full fine arts details for University Of Arkansas

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Florida Atlantic University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Florida Atlantic University earn around $28,726 in the first couple years of their career. Florida Atlantic University graduates carry a median of $14,750 in student loans. Get the full fine arts details for Florida Atlantic University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #11 spot for fine arts this year. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 121 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn around $23,348 in the first couple years of their career. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the fine arts program at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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University Of Louisville came in at #12 for fine arts this year. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. University Of Louisville graduates 61% of students within six years. About 67 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Fine Arts graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $28,485 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for University Of Louisville

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University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #13 position for fine arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tampa. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates 77% of students within six years. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 43 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from University Of South Florida Main Campus earn around $28,734 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine arts from University Of South Florida Main Campus

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The University Of Alabama ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 fine arts degrees were awarded at The University Of Alabama in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $21,836 in their early career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine arts from The University Of Alabama

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Appalachian State University landed the #15 spot for fine arts this year. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 35 fine arts degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Appalachian State University earn around $22,120 in the first couple years of their career. Appalachian State University graduates carry a median of $21,985 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine arts from Appalachian State University

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University Of South Carolina Columbia earned the #16 position for fine arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 59 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $27,467 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in fine arts from University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University earned the #17 position for fine arts this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Louisville. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bellarmine University awarded about 23 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Bellarmine University earn around $46,024 in the first couple years of their career. Bellarmine University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine arts from Bellarmine University

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #18 among the best fine arts schools. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 45 fine arts degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $25,855. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the fine arts program at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Tennessee Technological University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. This large public university is located in the town of Cookeville. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee Technological University in the most recent data year. Fine Arts graduates of Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $19,231 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,935. See the full fine arts program report for Tennessee Technological University

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East Carolina University landed the #20 spot for fine arts this year. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 105 fine arts degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $21,271 in their early career. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine arts from East Carolina University

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston landed the #21 spot for fine arts this year. Set in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. College Of Charleston awarded about 32 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $24,070 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for College Of Charleston

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 51 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Northern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine arts program make about $31,448 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,724 to complete this degree. See the full fine arts program report for Northern Kentucky University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best fine arts schools. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. Auburn University awarded about 15 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $55,422. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803. Read more about the fine arts program at Auburn University

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The University Of Tennessee earned the #24 position for fine arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Knoxville. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 44 fine arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $23,661 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine arts from The University Of Tennessee

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Kennesaw State University landed the #25 spot for fine arts this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 55 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine arts degree from Kennesaw State University earn around $35,846 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,097. Read more about the fine arts program at Kennesaw State University

Rest of the Top 50 Fine Arts Schools

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

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Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
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Flagler College St Augustine
Saint Augustine, FL
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 57 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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