by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 13 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 174 master's degrees in fine & studio arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of fine & studio arts for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality fine arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for fine & studio arts students working on their master's degree.
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 & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
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.
Washington University in St Louis is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in fine & studio arts. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
Master's students who receive their degree from the fine arts program make around $17,973 in the first couple years of working.
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It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a master's degree in fine & studio arts. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in fine & studio arts has to look into University of Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn around $31,644 in the first couple years of working.
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Lindenwood University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Lindenwood University
Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of Kansas
Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, MCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn about $25,993 for their early career.
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Located in the town of Kearney, UNK is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Fine & Studio Arts master's degree recipients from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn a boost of approximately $21,346 over the typical income of fine & studio arts graduates.
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Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Kansas State University
Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Explore the best fine & studio arts schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 47 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 32 |
| Iowa | 154 | 39 |
| Kansas | 149 | 15 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 37 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 2 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 2 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Fine & Studio Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 82 |
| Art History | 46 |
| Fine Arts | 44 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 290 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 97 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 47 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 25 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 6 |
