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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 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.
Rio Salado College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid fine and studio arts graduates in Arizona. Rio Salado College is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Rio Salado College earn a median of about $58,091 a year early in their careers.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a public school located in the suburb of Glendale. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,136.
Gateway Community College Phoenix produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, Gateway Community College Phoenix is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Gateway Community College Phoenix typically earn about $46,005 annually.
Paradise Valley Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Paradise Valley Community College is a public school located in the city of Phoenix. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Paradise Valley Community College earn a median of about $45,843 a year early in their careers.
Mesa Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Located 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 placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Arizona State University typically earn about $43,348 annually.
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong typically earn about $43,348 annually.
Phoenix College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Phoenix College make a median of around $45,078 per year.
University Of Arizona landed the #9 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from University Of Arizona make a median of around $36,573 per year.
Estrella Mountain Community College earned the #10 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Estrella Mountain Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Avondale. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Estrella Mountain Community College earn a median of about $44,864 a year early in their careers.
Chandler Gilbert Community College came in at #11 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Chandler Gilbert Community College typically earn about $43,624 annually.
South Mountain Community College came in at #12 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, South Mountain Community College is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of South Mountain Community College earn a median of about $42,696 a year early in their careers.
Scottsdale Community College earned the #13 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Scottsdale Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Scottsdale Community College typically earn about $42,485 annually.
Northern Arizona University came in at #14 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of about $24,172 a year early in their careers.
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 · 14 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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