by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fine And Studio Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools to find where fine and studio arts graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose fine and studio arts graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Nassau Community College the top school for fine and studio arts graduate earnings in the United States. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Nassau Community College typically earn about $45,911 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Hudson Valley Community College one of the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Troy, Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,040.
Austin Community College District came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Austin Community College District is a public school located in the city of Austin. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Austin Community College District typically earn about $34,822 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at Minneapolis Community And Technical College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,246.
County College Of Morris came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. County College Of Morris is a public school located in the suburb of Randolph. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from County College Of Morris make a median of around $33,881 per year.
Fashion Institute Of Technology landed the #6 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Set in the city of New York, Fashion Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $33,511.
Corning Community College landed the #7 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the rural area of Corning, Corning Community College is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Corning Community College earn a median of about $32,565 a year early in their careers.
Niagara County Community College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Set in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Niagara County Community College earn a median of about $32,014 a year early in their careers.
Dutchess Community College earned the #9 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $30,184.
Holyoke Community College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Set in the rural area of Holyoke, Holyoke Community College is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Holyoke Community College earn a median of about $29,261 a year early in their careers.
Monroe Community College landed the #11 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Monroe Community College earn a median of about $27,235 a year early in their careers.
Itawamba Community College earned the #12 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Itawamba Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Fulton. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of about $25,614 a year early in their careers.
Montgomery County Community College earned the #13 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montgomery County Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,259.
Capital Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Capital Community College is a public school located in the city of New Britain. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Capital Community College typically earn about $29,600 annually.
Full Sail University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Full Sail University typically earn about $24,491 annually.
Delta College earned the #16 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Delta College earn a median of about $23,940 a year early in their careers.
South Texas College earned the #17 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of South Texas College earn a median of about $22,970 a year early in their careers.
Hudson County Community College earned the #18 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Hudson County Community College make a median of around $22,364 per year.
Community College Of Philadelphia placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Community College Of Philadelphia is a public school located in the city of Philadelphia. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Community College Of Philadelphia typically earn about $21,277 annually.
Community College Of Rhode Island came in at #20 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $18,544.
Cuny Laguardia Community College came in at #21 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College typically earn about $20,322 annually.
Cuny Queensborough Community College landed the #22 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the city of Bayside, Cuny Queensborough Community College is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Cuny Queensborough Community College typically earn about $16,739 annually.
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College make a median of around $13,559 per year.
El Paso Community College earned the #24 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from El Paso Community College typically earn about $17,085 annually.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their fine and studio arts graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 24 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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