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 highest-paying schools turn a fine and studio arts degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 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.
Our analysis ranked Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus the top school for fine and studio arts graduate earnings in New Mexico. Located in the town of Portales, Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus make a median of around $32,512 per year.
Institute Of American Indian And Alaska Native Culture came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Located in the rural area of Santa Fe, Institute Of American Indian And Alaska Native Culture is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Institute Of American Indian And Alaska Native Culture earn a median of about $29,835 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes University Of New Mexico Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Albuquerque. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Main Campus typically earn about $33,069 annually.
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 · 3 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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