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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Southeast Region

279 Ranked Colleges
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Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 37,413 people earned their degree in fine and studio arts, making the major the 31st most popular in the United States. 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 the Southeast region, there were 6,169 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $23,404 and $26,517 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 279 colleges that offer a degree in fine and studio arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular fine and studio arts programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region

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

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Full Sail University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Winter Park, Florida, and it awarded 214 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Full Sail University

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia State University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 190 diplomas to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

Full Georgia State University Fine & Studio Arts Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Savannah College of Art and Design. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region. SCAD is a fairly large school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 187 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% 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 SCAD

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Out of the 279 schools in the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #4 spot on the list. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 177 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at UCF

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

Out of the 279 schools in the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #5 spot on the list. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 157 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% 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 University of Georgia

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 149 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. Harrisonburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 132 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at James Madison University

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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 127 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at University of South Florida - Main Campus

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Florida International University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 122 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Florida International University

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 129 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at UF

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school awarded 106 degrees to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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 Virginia Commonwealth University

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 103 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 101 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at UNC Greensboro

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 92 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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 Florida Atlantic University Fine & Studio Arts Report

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region list. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 87 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, 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%.

Full UNC Charlotte Fine & Studio Arts Report

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 85 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at ECU

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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region list. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 74 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at UofSC

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University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

With a ranking of #17, University of North Florida did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 74 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% 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 UNF Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Northern Virginia Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Northern Virginia Community College is a large school located in Annandale, Virginia that handed out 72 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Northern Virginia Community College

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 72 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UARK Fine & Studio Arts Report

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 71 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Virginia Fine & Studio Arts Report

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. UA is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 70 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

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 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at UA

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. UofL is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 70 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at UofL

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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 69 degrees to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at University of Memphis

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 63 students in 2020-2021.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Fine & Studio Arts Report

Rest of the Best 42 in Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Southeast Region

Not only did these schools make the top 42 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
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University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, Georgia
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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Radford University
Radford, Virginia
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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

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