by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fine And Studio Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their fine and studio arts graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 10 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.
Auburn University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Auburn University make a median of around $38,393 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Alabama At Huntsville earned it the #2 place for fine and studio arts. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a public school located in the city of Huntsville. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,123.
University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham typically earn about $41,015 annually.
Athens State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $29,822.
A rank of #5 makes Troy University one of the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the town of Troy, Troy University is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Troy University typically earn about $43,741 annually.
The University Of Alabama landed the #6 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. The University Of Alabama is a public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,258.
University Of Montevallo earned the #7 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. University Of Montevallo is a public school located in the town of Montevallo. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Montevallo typically earn about $35,254 annually.
University Of South Alabama placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. University Of South Alabama is a public school located in the city of Mobile. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of South Alabama typically earn about $39,891 annually.
Auburn University At Montgomery landed the #9 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Auburn University At Montgomery is a public school located in the city of Montgomery. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Auburn University At Montgomery earn a median of about $41,664 a year early in their careers.
Jacksonville State University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Jacksonville State University make a median of around $37,137 per year.
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 · 10 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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