by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fine And Studio Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 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.
Mcdaniel College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools in Maryland. Located in the town of Westminster, Mcdaniel College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Mcdaniel College typically earn about $45,857 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Morgan State University one of the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Morgan State University typically earn about $43,015 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Maryland College Park earned it the #3 place for fine and studio arts. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park typically earn about $56,643 annually.
Towson University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Towson University is a public school located in the city of Towson. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Towson University make a median of around $44,824 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned it the #5 place for fine and studio arts. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,105.
Salisbury University earned the #6 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Salisbury University make a median of around $47,681 per year.
Maryland Institute College Of Art landed the #7 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Maryland Institute College Of Art is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Maryland Institute College Of Art typically earn about $35,110 annually.
Frostburg State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Frostburg State University is a public school located in the town of Frostburg. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $29,461.
The ranking above is published 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 · 8 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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