by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for fine & studio arts students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 72 master's degrees in fine & studio arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The fine arts master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for fine & studio arts students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in fine & studio arts.
Brigham Young University - Provo is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in fine & studio arts. BYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Provo.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Brigham Young University - Provo
University of Denver is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the large city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of Denver
It is difficult to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you wish to pursue a master's degree in fine & studio arts. CU - Boulder is a very large public university located in the city of Boulder.
Master's students who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn about $25,871 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of Colorado Boulder
University of Utah is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in fine & studio arts. U of U is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of Utah
Colorado State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fort Collins.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Located in the small city of Logan, USU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Utah State University
Located in the city of Missoula, UM is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from The University of Montana
Located in the midsize city of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of Northern Colorado
MSU Bozeman is a large public university located in the town of Bozeman.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Montana State University
ISU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Pocatello.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Idaho State University
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Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 34 |
| Art Studies | 24 |
| Art History | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 295 |
| Arts & Media Management | 43 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18 |
| Other Visual Art | 12 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 11 |
| Dance | 11 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 8 |
