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 5 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.
Fort Hays State University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid fine and studio arts graduates in Kansas. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from Fort Hays State University typically earn about $49,710 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Kansas State University one of the highest-paying schools for fine and studio arts. Kansas State University is a public school located in the city of Manhattan. Early-career fine and studio arts graduates from Kansas State University make a median of around $51,823 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at Wichita State University, which ranked #3. Wichita State University is a public school located in the city of Wichita. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $28,692.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at Emporia State University, which ranked #4. Emporia State University is a public school located in the town of Emporia. Students who complete the fine and studio arts program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,132.
Students chasing top earnings in fine and studio arts will find them at University Of Kansas, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a public institution. After graduating, fine and studio arts degree recipients from University Of Kansas typically earn about $34,492 annually.
The ranking above is published 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 · 5 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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