by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fine And Studio Arts](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a fine and studio arts degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 47 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 Oral Roberts University the top school for fine and studio arts graduate earnings in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Oral Roberts University earn a median of about $53,632 a year early in their careers.
Southern Methodist University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University 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 $62,394.
Baylor University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Baylor University make a median of around $46,408 per year.
Rio Salado College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Rio Salado College earn a median of about $58,091 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Austin Community College District earned it the #5 place for fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Austin Community College District make a median of around $34,822 per year.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az came in at #6 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az typically earn about $47,136 annually.
Texas Womans University landed the #7 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Texas Womans University is a public school located in the city of Denton. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Texas Womans University earn a median of about $45,315 a year early in their careers.
Texas Tech University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of about $41,695 a year early in their careers.
Gateway Community College Phoenix came in at #9 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Gateway Community College Phoenix is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,005.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #10 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus make a median of around $36,547 per year.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #11 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,002.
Northeastern State University landed the #12 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Northeastern State University is a public school located in the town of Tahlequah. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Northeastern State University typically earn about $36,159 annually.
Texas Lutheran University came in at #13 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Seguin, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Texas Lutheran University earn a median of about $36,059 a year early in their careers.
Paradise Valley Community College came in at #14 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Paradise Valley Community College is a public school located in the city of Phoenix. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Paradise Valley Community College make a median of around $45,843 per year.
University Of Houston Clear Lake ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of about $49,518 a year early in their careers.
Midwestern State University landed the #16 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Set in the city of Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Midwestern State University make a median of around $32,427 per year.
The University Of Texas At Arlington landed the #17 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington typically earn about $48,032 annually.
Mesa Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Mesa Community College make a median of around $45,745 per year.
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of about $43,348 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University landed the #20 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of about $43,180 a year early in their careers.
University Of Houston earned the #21 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. University Of Houston is a public school located in the city of Houston. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Houston typically earn about $44,142 annually.
Phoenix College landed the #22 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Phoenix College is a public school located in the city of Phoenix. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,078.
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #23 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of about $39,521 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Texas ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of about $42,330 a year early in their careers.
University Of Arizona placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Arizona typically earn about $36,573 annually.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid fine and studio arts ranking:
This ranking is produced 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 · 47 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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