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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 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.
For graduate earnings in fine and studio arts, no school beat University Of Utah this year. University Of Utah is a public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Utah typically earn about $48,231 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Weber State University one of the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Weber State University make a median of around $38,874 per year.
University Of Colorado Denver produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,906.
Strong graduate earnings at Montana State University earned it the #4 place for fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Montana State University typically earn about $45,808 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Northern Colorado earned it the #5 place for fine and studio arts. University Of Northern Colorado is a public school located in the city of Greeley. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Northern Colorado typically earn about $45,240 annually.
Utah State University landed the #6 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,297.
University Of Wyoming landed the #7 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. University Of Wyoming is a public school located in the town of Laramie. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of about $49,424 a year early in their careers.
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of about $44,547 a year early in their careers.
Brigham Young University Provo placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Brigham Young University Provo make a median of around $35,310 per year.
Colorado State University Pueblo earned the #10 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Colorado State University Pueblo earn a median of about $33,878 a year early in their careers.
Metropolitan State College Of Denver ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public school located in the city of Denver. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Metropolitan State College Of Denver make a median of around $43,850 per year.
University Of Idaho landed the #12 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. University Of Idaho is a public school located in the town of Moscow. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Idaho typically earn about $44,641 annually.
University Of Denver landed the #13 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Denver 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 $33,916.
Southern Utah University landed the #14 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Southern Utah University typically earn about $30,166 annually.
Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #15 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah typically earn about $37,147 annually.
Mesa State College landed the #16 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Mesa State College typically earn about $31,631 annually.
Fort Lewis College placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Fort Lewis College is a public school located in the town of Durango. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Fort Lewis College make a median of around $38,124 per year.
University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of about $43,075 a year early in their careers.
Western State College Of Colorado earned the #19 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Gunnison, Western State College Of Colorado is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Western State College Of Colorado make a median of around $28,705 per year.
Brigham Young University Idaho ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho 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 $32,453.
The University Of Montana came in at #21 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from The University Of Montana typically earn about $24,639 annually.
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 · 21 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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