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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 6 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.
Our analysis ranked Oral Roberts University the top school for fine and studio arts graduate earnings in Oklahoma. Set in the city of Tulsa, Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Oral Roberts University typically earn about $53,632 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Oklahoma State University Main Campus earned it the #2 place for fine and studio arts. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus typically earn about $36,547 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Northeastern State University one of the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of about $36,159 a year early in their careers.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus typically earn about $40,952 annually.
University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Located in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $29,685.
University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma landed the #6 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a public school located in the town of Chickasha. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma typically earn about $14,912 annually.
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 · 6 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.