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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Below are the schools whose fine and studio arts graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Salve Regina University the top school for fine and studio arts graduate earnings in Rhode Island. Salve Regina University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Newport. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Salve Regina University earn a median of about $57,953 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at Brown University, which ranked #2. Brown University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Brown University typically earn about $74,287 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at Rhode Island College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Rhode Island College make a median of around $42,389 per year.
University Of Rhode Island came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of about $42,027 a year early in their careers.
Rhode Island School Of Design came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Providence, Rhode Island School Of Design is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Rhode Island School Of Design make a median of around $42,001 per year.
Community College Of Rhode Island landed the #6 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Community College Of Rhode Island earn a median of about $18,544 a year early in their careers.
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 · 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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