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2022 Best Fine & Studio Arts Associate Degree Schools in Maryland

2 Colleges in Maryland
35 Associate Degrees
Fine & Studio Arts is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #39 most popular associate degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Best Fine & Studio Arts Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 35 associate degrees in fine and studio arts to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

  • Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to fine and studio arts students as compared to other majors.
  • Major Demand - The number of fine and studio arts students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
  • Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
  • Student Debt - How easy is it for fine and studio arts to pay back their student loans after receiving their associate degree.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized fine and studio arts related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for fine and studio arts students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fine & Studio Arts Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Fine & Studio Arts in Maryland

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fine and studio arts.

Top Maryland Schools for an Associate in Fine Arts

#1

Cecil College

North East, MD
13 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in fine and studio arts needs to take a look at Cecil College. Located in the rural area of North East, Cecil College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fine and studio arts from Cecil College

1 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Harford Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in fine and studio arts. Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Bel Air.More information about a associate in fine and studio arts from Harford Community College

Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 192 521
Pennsylvania 182 124
New Jersey 131 206
Delaware 58 4
District of Columbia 35 0

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Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.

Fine Arts Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Art Studies 21
Fine Arts 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 188
General Visual & Performing Arts 59
Music 10
Drama & Theater Arts 4
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 4

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jorge Royan. More about our data sources and methodologies.

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