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2027 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

129 Colleges in the United States
5,717 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$35,232 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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 129 schools to find the best for fine & studio arts students.

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Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall fine & studio arts education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Fine & Studio Arts

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Our analysis ranked Georgetown University the best school in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 13 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Georgetown University earn around $79,632 in the first couple years of their career. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Georgetown University

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 92 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $32,031. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University Of Maryland College Park

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The College Of New Jersey is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #3 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ewing. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. The College Of New Jersey awarded about 73 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $33,214 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from The College Of New Jersey

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Students looking for a strong fine & studio arts program will find one at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #4. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 53 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $26,709. Students borrow a median of $23,477 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. Princeton University awarded about 34 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Princeton University generally make around $67,532. Typical student debt for the program is $10,888. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Princeton University

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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Hamilton College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Hamilton College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Hamilton College earn around $48,806 in the first couple years of their career. Hamilton College graduates carry a median of $16,131 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Hamilton College

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Fordham University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 49 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Fordham University generally make around $35,929. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $24,495 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Fordham University

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University earned the #8 position for fine & studio arts this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Josephs University awarded about 10 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of $65,421 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,426. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Saint Josephs University

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American University
Washington, DC

American University earned the #9 position for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 39 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $35,197 in their early career. American University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for American University

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Carlisle. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Dickinson College in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Dickinson College earn a median of $39,937 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,014 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Dickinson College

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania came in at #11 for fine & studio arts this year. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Get the full fine & studio arts details for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Cornell University placed #12 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 56 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $31,073 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,153. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Cornell University

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St Lawrence University placed #13 among the best fine & studio arts schools. St Lawrence University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Canton. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 12 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at St Lawrence University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from St Lawrence University earn around $39,993 in the first couple years of their career. St Lawrence University graduates carry a median of $26,192 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for St Lawrence University

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College landed the #14 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Marist College awarded about 55 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Marist College generally make around $31,907. Students borrow a median of $25,529 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Marist College

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 138 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Towson University earn around $29,958 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,978. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Towson University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania placed #16 among the best fine & studio arts schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. About 31 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $34,619 early in their careers. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $23,359 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University came in at #17 for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 55 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $26,119 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,708 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Rowan University

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Suny At Binghamton ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 76 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Suny At Binghamton earn around $25,751 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,286. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Suny At Binghamton

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Barnard College
New York, NY

Barnard College placed #19 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 24 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Barnard College in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Barnard College earn a median of $39,947 early in their careers. Barnard College graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Barnard College

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 46 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Skidmore College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $30,480 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Skidmore College

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #21 for fine & studio arts this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 82 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $51,435 early in their careers. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $26,853 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College earned the #22 position for fine & studio arts this year. Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Swarthmore College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Swarthmore College earn around $66,971 in the first couple years of their career. Swarthmore College graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Swarthmore College

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County College Of Morris landed the #23 spot for fine & studio arts this year. County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Randolph. County College Of Morris awarded about 57 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from County College Of Morris generally make around $33,881. County College Of Morris graduates carry a median of $9,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from County College Of Morris

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. New York University awarded about 138 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from New York University generally make around $33,506. New York University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for New York University

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St Marys College Of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

St Marys College Of Maryland landed the #25 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the rural area of St. Mary's City, St Marys College Of Maryland is a small public university. St Marys College Of Maryland graduates 70% of students within six years. About 20 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at St Marys College Of Maryland in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of St Marys College Of Maryland earn a median of $41,665 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,655. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from St Marys College Of Maryland

Rest of the Top 50 Fine & Studio Arts Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong fine & studio arts education:

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY
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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD
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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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The New School
New York, NY
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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
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Cuny City College
New York, NY
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY

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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 · 129 schools evaluated.

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