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.
Leading the list is University Of Utah, our #1 for fine and studio arts graduate salaries in Utah. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of about $48,231 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Weber State University earned it the #2 place for fine and studio arts. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Weber State University earn a median of about $38,874 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Utah State University earned it the #3 place for fine and studio arts. Utah State University is a public school located in the city of Logan. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Utah State University earn a median of about $40,297 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #4 place for fine and studio arts. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo 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 $35,310.
Southern Utah University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $30,166.
Dixie State College Of Utah placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Set in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Dixie State College Of Utah make a median of around $37,147 per year.
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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