Ranked #31 in popularity, fine & studio arts is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 370 degrees in fine & studio arts to qualified students.
Your choice of fine & studio arts school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Fine & Studio Arts School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
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 Schools in Louisiana list, to help you choose the best school for you.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fine arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
It is hard to beat Tulane University of Louisiana if you wish to pursue a degree in fine & studio arts. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.
There were roughly 53 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available. Those fine & studio arts students who get their degree from Tulane University of Louisiana receive $4,937 more than the standard fine arts grad.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #271 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Louisiana State University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 103 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program make around $24,197 in the first couple years of working.
Southeastern Louisiana University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were roughly 40 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the fine arts program report average early career income of $25,091.
University of New Orleans is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the large city of New Orleans, UNO is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 14th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were about 27 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UNO in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn about $18,536 for their early career.
Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Ruston. A Best Colleges rank of #1151 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Louisiana Tech is a great university overall.
There were roughly 16 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent data year.
Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1199 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UL Lafayette is a great university overall.
There were about 49 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent data year. After graduation, fine arts degree recipients typically make about $20,659 in their early careers.
McNeese is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Lake Charles. This university ranks 12th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were approximately 23 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at McNeese in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, fine arts degree recipients generally make about $22,671 in their early careers.
NSU is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Natchitoches. This university ranks 13th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were roughly 17 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at NSU in the most recent year we have data available.
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).
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