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2027 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Michigan

17 Colleges in the United States
635 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$29,393 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fine & Studio Arts programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for fine & studio arts students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall fine & studio arts education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Fine & Studio Arts

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor tops our 2027 ranking of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 201 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $31,367 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,319 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI

A rank of #2 makes Kalamazoo College one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. Kalamazoo College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kalamazoo. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Kalamazoo College in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Kalamazoo College earn a median of $37,374 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,118. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Kalamazoo College

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Grand Valley State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the town of Allendale. About 67% of students finish within six years. Grand Valley State University awarded about 73 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $24,135. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Grand Valley State University

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #4 spot this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. About 81% of students finish within six years. Michigan State University awarded about 25 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $19,566. Students borrow a median of $30,875 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Michigan State University

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College For Creative Studies is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Detroit, College For Creative Studies is a small private not-for-profit institution. College For Creative Studies graduates 71% of students within six years. College For Creative Studies awarded about 13 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $26,638 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,655 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from College For Creative Studies

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University placed #6 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Saginaw Valley State University awarded about 11 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $28,289 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,091. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Saginaw Valley State University

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. About 56% of students finish within six years. Ferris State University awarded about 22 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Ferris State University earn around $24,540 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Ferris State University

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Northern Michigan University earned the #8 position for fine & studio arts this year. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Northern Michigan University awarded about 53 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $23,786 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Northern Michigan University

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Eastern Michigan University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. Eastern Michigan University graduates 46% of students within six years. There were roughly 43 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $28,890 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,250 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Eastern Michigan University

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Western Michigan University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. This large public university is located in the city of Kalamazoo. About 58% of students finish within six years. Western Michigan University awarded about 28 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $21,773 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,495. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Western Michigan University

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Wayne State University placed #11 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 50 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Wayne State University earn around $20,948 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Wayne State University

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Grand Rapids Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public university. Grand Rapids Community College awarded about 33 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Grand Rapids Community College generally make around $41,689. Typical student debt for the program is $11,780. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Grand Rapids Community College

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University earned the #13 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Oakland University awarded about 11 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $22,840 in their early career. Oakland University graduates carry a median of $25,972 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Oakland University

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University earned the #14 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Central Michigan University awarded about 10 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $18,117 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Central Michigan University

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Lansing Community College landed the #15 spot for fine & studio arts this year. This large public university is located in the city of Lansing. About 12 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Lansing Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $46,103 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,700. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Lansing Community College

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Schoolcraft College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Schoolcraft College is a large public school located in the city of Livonia. Schoolcraft College awarded about 14 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Schoolcraft College generally make around $46,283. Schoolcraft College graduates carry a median of $15,677 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Schoolcraft College

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Delta College
University Center, MI

Delta College placed #17 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public university. About 19 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Delta College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $37,342 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,075. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Delta College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.

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