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.
College Factual analyzed 24 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 Southern Methodist University the top school for fine and studio arts graduate earnings in Texas. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Southern Methodist University typically earn about $62,394 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Baylor University one of the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,408.
Austin Community College District came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Austin Community College District is a public school located in the city of Austin. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Austin Community College District make a median of around $34,822 per year.
Texas Womans University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Texas Womans University typically earn about $45,315 annually.
The University Of Texas At Austin produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $45,932 per year.
Texas Tech University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Texas Tech University is a public school located in the city of Lubbock. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Texas Tech University typically earn about $41,695 annually.
Texas Lutheran University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the town of Seguin, Texas Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Texas Lutheran University typically earn about $36,059 annually.
University Of Houston Clear Lake landed the #8 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public school located in the city of Houston. 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 earned the #9 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Midwestern State University is a public school located in the city of Wichita Falls. 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 ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of about $48,032 a year early in their careers.
University Of Houston placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Houston typically earn about $44,142 annually.
University Of North Texas landed the #12 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from University Of North Texas make a median of around $42,079 per year.
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #13 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,521.
Sam Houston State University came in at #14 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $30,999.
Texas A And M International University came in at #15 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Texas A And M International University is a public school located in the city of Laredo. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,451.
Angelo State University landed the #16 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Angelo State University is a public school located in the city of San Angelo. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Angelo State University typically earn about $35,101 annually.
Stephen F Austin State University earned the #17 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of about $33,915 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #18 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,394.
South Texas College came in at #19 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of South Texas College earn a median of about $22,970 a year early in their careers.
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi earned the #20 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a public school located in the city of Corpus Christi. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Texas A And M University Corpus Christi earn a median of about $42,640 a year early in their careers.
Tarleton State University earned the #21 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $27,259.
The University Of Texas Pan American placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. The University Of Texas Pan American is a public school located in the city of Edinburg. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American typically earn about $33,171 annually.
The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #23 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso typically earn about $34,170 annually.
El Paso Community College came in at #24 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from El Paso Community College typically earn about $17,085 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 24 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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