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2027 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the New England Region

54 Colleges in the United States
1,733 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$36,074 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fine & Studio Arts is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 54 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 the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fine & studio arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Fine & Studio Arts

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

No school ranked higher than Dartmouth College this year for fine & studio arts. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Hanover. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. Dartmouth College awarded about 22 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Dartmouth College earn around $30,246 in the first couple years of their career. Dartmouth College graduates carry a median of $13,663 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Dartmouth College

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

A rank of #2 makes Harvard University one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. About 30 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Harvard University earn around $95,207 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Harvard University

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Wellesley College graduates 92% of students within six years. Wellesley College awarded about 10 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Wellesley College earn around $48,902 in the first couple years of their career. Wellesley College graduates carry a median of $11,075 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Wellesley College

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

A rank of #4 makes Boston College one of the top schools for fine & studio arts. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Boston College earn around $66,132 in the first couple years of their career. Boston College graduates carry a median of $18,101 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Boston College

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts, landing the #5 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Middletown. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Wesleyan University awarded about 39 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Wesleyan University

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Brandeis University came in at #6 for fine & studio arts this year. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Brandeis University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Brandeis University earn around $47,783 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,653. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Brandeis University

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Sacred Heart University earned the #7 position for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Sacred Heart University awarded about 15 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $62,864 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Sacred Heart University

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Williams College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the town of Williamstown, Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Williams College graduates 94% of students within six years. About 55 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Williams College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Williams College generally make around $34,560. Typical student debt for the program is $11,850. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Williams College

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Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Amherst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Amherst. Amherst College graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Amherst College in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Amherst College earn a median of $59,271 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,398. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Amherst College

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University earned the #10 position for fine & studio arts this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brown University awarded about 24 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $23,180. Brown University graduates carry a median of $17,300 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Brown University

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Connecticut College
New London, CT

Connecticut College earned the #11 position for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of New London, Connecticut College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Connecticut College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Connecticut College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $36,564 in their early career. Connecticut College graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Connecticut College

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Colby College
Waterville, ME

Colby College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. Colby College awarded about 15 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Colby College earn a median of $46,772 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,016. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Colby College

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University Of Connecticut ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 40 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $24,419 in their early career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at University Of Connecticut

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Salve Regina University landed the #14 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the suburb of Newport, Salve Regina University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 17 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Salve Regina University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Salve Regina University generally make around $56,636. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Salve Regina University

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University Of Rhode Island landed the #15 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 35 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $21,167. Students borrow a median of $16,625 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for University Of Rhode Island

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University landed the #16 spot for fine & studio arts this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 72 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Yale University earn around $24,521 in the first couple years of their career. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Yale University

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont placed #17 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. University Of Vermont awarded about 40 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $24,497. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University Of Vermont

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell placed #18 among the best fine & studio arts schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lowell. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $36,236. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Bridgewater State University placed #19 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 36 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Bridgewater State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $29,595 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Bridgewater State University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #20 for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. Boston University awarded about 70 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $27,226 in their early career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Boston University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Medford. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 150 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Tufts University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Tufts University earn around $25,601 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Tufts University

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College earned the #22 position for fine & studio arts this year. Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Northampton. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 26 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Smith College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $20,171 in their early career. Smith College graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Smith College

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #23 among the best fine & studio arts schools. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 63 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $18,072 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full fine & studio arts program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Keene State College came in at #24 for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public university. Keene State College graduates 60% of students within six years. Keene State College awarded about 18 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Keene State College earn around $31,390 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Keene State College

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Eastern Connecticut State University earned the #25 position for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Eastern Connecticut State University awarded about 37 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $23,534. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Eastern Connecticut State University

Rest of the Top 50 Fine & Studio Arts Schools

These schools also placed among the best for fine & studio arts this year:

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
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Clark University
Worcester, MA
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Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 54 schools evaluated.

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