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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find where fine and studio arts graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose fine and studio arts graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked University Of South Carolina Upstate the top school for fine and studio arts graduate earnings in South Carolina. Set in the suburb of Spartanburg, University Of South Carolina Upstate is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of South Carolina Upstate earn a median of about $38,311 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of South Carolina Columbia earned it the #2 place for fine and studio arts. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public school located in the city of Columbia. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia typically earn about $40,790 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at College Of Charleston earned it the #3 place for fine and studio arts. Set in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from College Of Charleston make a median of around $38,359 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Lander University one of the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Set in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Lander University typically earn about $34,415 annually.
Winthrop University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop University is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Winthrop University typically earn about $40,824 annually.
University Of South Carolina Aiken placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. University Of South Carolina Aiken is a public school located in the suburb of Aiken. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of South Carolina Aiken earn a median of about $28,243 a year early in their careers.
Coastal Carolina University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Coastal Carolina University is a public school located in the city of Conway. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of about $23,121 a year early in their careers.
Clemson University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Clemson University make a median of around $17,954 per year.
The ranking above is published 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 · 8 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.