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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their fine and studio arts graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the early-career earnings of their fine and studio arts graduates.
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Below are the schools whose fine and studio arts graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of California Los Angeles earned the #1 spot for highest-paid fine and studio arts graduates in the Far Western Region. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,398.
California State University Fullerton produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #2 spot this year. California State University Fullerton is a public school located in the suburb of Fullerton. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from California State University Fullerton typically earn about $59,860 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Azusa Pacific University earned it the #3 place for fine and studio arts. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Azusa Pacific University make a median of around $49,560 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Academy Of Art University earned it the #4 place for fine and studio arts. Set in the city of San Francisco, Academy Of Art University is a private for-profit institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Academy Of Art University make a median of around $40,069 per year.
California State University Long Beach produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. California State University Long Beach is a public school located in the city of Long Beach. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from California State University Long Beach typically earn about $45,947 annually.
University Of Oregon came in at #6 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. University Of Oregon is a public school located in the city of Eugene. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of about $45,438 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Davis earned the #7 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. University Of California Davis is a public school located in the suburb of Davis. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of about $42,782 a year early in their careers.
California College Of The Arts ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. California College Of The Arts is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from California College Of The Arts typically earn about $54,366 annually.
Pacific Northwest College Of Art landed the #9 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Pacific Northwest College Of Art is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Pacific Northwest College Of Art earn a median of about $42,856 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Irvine ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from University Of California Irvine make a median of around $23,267 per year.
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 · 10 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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