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.
College Factual analyzed 20 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools.
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If you want to know which schools send fine and studio arts graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Lafayette College, our #1 for fine and studio arts graduate salaries in Pennsylvania. Lafayette College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Lafayette College typically earn about $59,301 annually.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $57,470 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at Messiah College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,792.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned it the #4 place for fine and studio arts. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus make a median of around $59,030 per year.
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $35,179 per year.
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus landed the #6 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Set in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus typically earn about $48,975 annually.
Lycoming College came in at #7 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Williamsport, Lycoming College is a private not-for-profit institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Lycoming College earn a median of about $47,184 a year early in their careers.
University Of Pennsylvania placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $44,753 annually.
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania landed the #9 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Set in the town of Shippensburg, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $45,335 annually.
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #10 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of about $32,597 a year early in their careers.
Montgomery County Community College earned the #11 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Montgomery County Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Blue Bell. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Montgomery County Community College typically earn about $35,259 annually.
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earned the #12 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the suburb of Millersville. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $41,103 a year early in their careers.
Temple University came in at #13 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,182.
Albright College earned the #14 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Albright College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Reading. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Albright College earn a median of about $44,043 a year early in their careers.
Arcadia University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the suburb of Glenside, Arcadia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,890.
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania earned the #16 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $38,959 a year early in their careers.
Community College Of Philadelphia ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Community College Of Philadelphia is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Community College Of Philadelphia earn a median of about $21,277 a year early in their careers.
Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary typically earn about $26,472 annually.
Moore College Of Art And Design came in at #19 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Moore College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Moore College Of Art And Design typically earn about $26,214 annually.
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts earned the #20 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts is a private not-for-profit institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts earn a median of about $33,301 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries fine and studio arts graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 20 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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