by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Fine Arts Schools in Minnesota ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 141 degrees in fine arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of fine arts school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Fine Arts School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
The fine arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fine Arts Schools in Minnesota. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't 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.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in fine arts. MCAD is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Minneapolis.
There were about 12 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at MCAD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in fine arts from Minneapolis College of Art and Design
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great option for students interested in a degree in fine arts. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were approximately 1 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in fine arts from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It is hard to beat Minnesota State University - Mankato if you want to pursue a degree in fine arts. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #351 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.
There were roughly 36 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in fine arts from Minnesota State University - Mankato
It is difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Duluth if you wish to pursue a degree in fine arts. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Duluth. A Best Colleges rank of #328 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Duluth is a great university overall.
There were about 14 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in fine arts from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Hamline University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in fine arts. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 14th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were approximately 4 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at Hamline in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in fine arts from Hamline University
St. Cloud State University is a large public university located in the small city of Saint Cloud. This university ranks 24th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were approximately 7 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at St. Cloud State University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the distant town of Winona, SMU MN is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 1 fine arts students who graduated with this degree at SMU MN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in fine arts from Saint Mary’s University of MinnesotaExplore all the Best Fine Arts Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 693 | 174 |
| Iowa | 648 | 57 |
| Kansas | 599 | 137 |
| Nebraska | 500 | 132 |
| North Dakota | 416 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 381 | 19 |
One of 13 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Fine Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 196 |
| Art History | 57 |
| Painting | 12 |
| Printmaking | 5 |
| Sculpture | 2 |
| Drawing | 1 |
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