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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools to find where fine and studio arts graduates earn the most.
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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.
Winona State University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools in the The Plains States Region. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Winona State University typically earn about $50,137 annually.
Luther College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fine and studio arts, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Decorah, Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Luther College typically earn about $48,575 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at Coe College, which ranked #3. Coe College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cedar Rapids. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,863.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from University Of Nebraska At Kearney make a median of around $43,720 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Minneapolis Community And Technical College earned it the #5 place for fine and studio arts. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,246.
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of about $42,457 a year early in their careers.
Fort Hays State University landed the #7 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Fort Hays State University is a public school located in the town of Hays. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Fort Hays State University typically earn about $49,710 annually.
Gustavus Adolphus College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College 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 $38,611.
University Of Missouri St Louis earned the #9 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. University Of Missouri St Louis is a public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of about $46,619 a year early in their careers.
Saint Cloud State University earned the #10 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,228.
Kansas State University earned the #11 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of about $51,823 a year early in their careers.
University Of Iowa came in at #12 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,645.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha landed the #13 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,887.
Minnesota State University Moorhead earned the #14 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead make a median of around $39,517 per year.
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fine and studio arts schools. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from University Of Nebraska Lincoln make a median of around $42,040 per year.
Concordia College At Moorhead landed the #16 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College At Moorhead 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 $39,982.
St Olaf College landed the #17 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,251.
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #18 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a public school located in the city of Columbia. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,367.
University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #19 for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a public school located in the city of Kansas City. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from University Of Missouri Kansas City make a median of around $42,535 per year.
University Of South Dakota placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Located in the town of Vermillion, University Of South Dakota is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from University Of South Dakota make a median of around $42,651 per year.
Southeast Missouri State University earned the #21 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Fine And Studio Arts graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of about $36,199 a year early in their careers.
University Of Northern Iowa placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Set in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Northern Iowa typically earn about $40,846 annually.
University Of Central Missouri landed the #23 spot for fine and studio arts salaries this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from University Of Central Missouri make a median of around $36,129 per year.
University Of Minnesota Duluth placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school located in the city of Duluth. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,380.
Missouri Southern State University earned the #25 position for fine and studio arts graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a public institution. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $31,724.
Not far behind, these schools also produced high-earning fine and studio arts graduates:
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 · 34 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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