by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fine And Studio Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 14 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.
For graduate earnings in fine and studio arts, no school beat The College Of New Jersey this year. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from The College Of New Jersey make a median of around $56,001 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at Monmouth University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Monmouth University earn a median of about $58,008 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at County College Of Morris, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of County College Of Morris earn a median of about $33,881 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Rowan University earned it the #4 place for fine and studio arts. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Rowan University earn a median of about $51,253 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Drew University one of the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Drew University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Madison. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,410.
Kean University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,084.
Rutgers University Camden earned the #7 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Rutgers University Camden is a public school located in the city of Camden. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Rutgers University Camden earn a median of about $48,946 a year early in their careers.
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,946.
Rutgers University Newark placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Set in the city of Newark, Rutgers University Newark is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Rutgers University Newark earn a median of about $48,946 a year early in their careers.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey came in at #10 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,774.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey earned the #11 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public school located in the rural area of Galloway. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey make a median of around $39,050 per year.
Montclair State University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,683.
New Jersey City University came in at #13 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,398.
Hudson County Community College landed the #14 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, Hudson 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 $22,364.
This ranking is produced 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 · 14 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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