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.
College Factual analyzed 6 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.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools in New Hampshire. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,221.
Strong graduate earnings at Plymouth State University earned it the #2 place for fine and studio arts. Plymouth State University is a public school located in the town of Plymouth. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Plymouth State University earn a median of about $43,346 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Southern New Hampshire University earned it the #3 place for fine and studio arts. Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,794.
Keene State College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Located in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Keene State College typically earn about $31,390 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at Dartmouth College, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Dartmouth College typically earn about $30,246 annually.
New England College landed the #6 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. New England College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Henniker. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from New England College typically earn about $26,308 annually.
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 · 6 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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