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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland

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Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland

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Fine & Studio Arts is the 31st most popular major in the country with 37,413 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, fine and studio arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $25,051 and had an average of $25,492 in loans still to pay off.

Across Maryland, there were 623 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,377 and $23,419 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree in fine and studio arts. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their fine and studio arts program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best for maryland fine arts students.

Top 21 Most Focused Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in Maryland

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Out of the 21 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Maryland Institute College of Art landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 140 diplomas to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art

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St Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, Maryland

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Mary’s College of Maryland. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. St. Mary’s City, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at SMCM

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Goucher College
Baltimore, Maryland

Out of the 21 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Goucher College landed the #3 spot on the list. Goucher College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 17 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Goucher

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Towson University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland. Located in Towson, Maryland, this large public school handed out 148 diplomas to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Towson

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Hood College
Frederick, Maryland

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hood College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Hood College is a small school located in Frederick, Maryland that handed out 14 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Hood College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland

Salisbury University ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Salisbury is a public institution located in Salisbury, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 49 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Salisbury

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University of Maryland - Baltimore County ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. This fairly large school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 58 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at University of Maryland - Baltimore County

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Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland

With a ranking of #8, Washington College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Located in Chestertown, Maryland, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Washington College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland

Mount St Mary’s University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking. The Mount is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Emmitsburg, Maryland. It awarded 9 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Mount St Mary’s University Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Cecil College
North East, Maryland

Cecil College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking. North East, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Cecil College

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Frostburg State University
Frostburg, Maryland

With a ranking of #11, Frostburg State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Frostburg State University is located in Frostburg, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Frostburg State

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Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland

With a ranking of #12, Bowie State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Located in Bowie, Maryland, this medium-sized public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Bowie State University

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Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking. Morgan State University is a medium-sized school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 15 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Morgan State University Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Coppin State University
Baltimore, Maryland

With a ranking of #14, Coppin State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Coppin is a small public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 4 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Coppin State University

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McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland

With a ranking of #15, McDaniel College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. McDaniel is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Westminster, Maryland. It awarded 6 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at McDaniel College

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University of Maryland - College Park ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. UMCP is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 82 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UMCP Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Montgomery College
Rockville, Maryland

With a ranking of #17, Montgomery College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Montgomery College is a fairly large public school situated in Rockville, Maryland. It awarded 10 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Montgomery College

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Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland

Loyola University Maryland ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Loyola University Maryland is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Loyola Maryland Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Notre Dame of Maryland University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. This small school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 1 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at NDMU

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Johns Hopkins University Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Harford Community College
Bel Air, Maryland

Harford Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #21. Harford Community College is located in Bel Air, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Harford Community College

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