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2027 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in North Carolina

20 Colleges in the United States
725 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$37,689 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fine & Studio Arts programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 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 North Carolina

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

Top Schools in Fine & Studio Arts

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Leading the list is Wake Forest University, our #1 school for fine & studio arts. Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Wake Forest University generally make around $67,369. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Wake Forest University

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. About 25 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $83,388. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Duke University

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Students looking for a strong fine & studio arts program will find one at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 31 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $24,005. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $14,600 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 44 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $30,577 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Students looking for a strong fine & studio arts program will find one at Davidson College, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Davidson, Davidson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 10 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Davidson College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $41,505 in their early career. Davidson College graduates carry a median of $19,906 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Davidson College

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University placed #6 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at High Point University in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of High Point University earn a median of $113,352 early in their careers. High Point University graduates carry a median of $23,785 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for High Point University

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Appalachian State University landed the #7 spot for fine & studio arts this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Boone. Appalachian State University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 66 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Appalachian State University earn around $22,120 in the first couple years of their career. Appalachian State University graduates carry a median of $21,985 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Appalachian State University

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #8 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 67 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn around $25,855 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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East Carolina University earned the #9 position for fine & studio arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Greenville. East Carolina University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 105 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of East Carolina University earn a median of $21,271 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from East Carolina University

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Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Meredith College landed the #10 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Meredith College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 10 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Meredith College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $40,331 in their early career. Meredith College graduates carry a median of $26,618 in student loans. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Meredith College

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington landed the #11 spot for fine & studio arts this year. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public school located in the city of Wilmington. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington graduates 71% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington awarded about 49 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn a median of $43,497 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,672. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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University Of North Carolina At Asheville earned the #12 position for fine & studio arts this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Asheville. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 45 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Asheville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $23,504 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,942 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for University Of North Carolina At Asheville

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Western Carolina University placed #13 among the best fine & studio arts schools. Located in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 38 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Western Carolina University in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Western Carolina University earn a median of $24,253 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Western Carolina University

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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro landed the #14 spot for fine & studio arts this year. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public school located in the city of Greensboro. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro awarded about 108 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $18,745 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full fine & studio arts program report for University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

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Winston Salem State University came in at #15 for fine & studio arts this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 47% of students finish within six years. Winston Salem State University awarded about 11 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Winston Salem State University earn a median of $43,969 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,653 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Winston Salem State University

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University Of North Carolina At Pembroke landed the #16 spot for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the town of Pembroke, University Of North Carolina At Pembroke is a moderately-sized public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Pembroke in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from University Of North Carolina At Pembroke earn around $40,578 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 University Of North Carolina At Pembroke

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North Carolina A And T State University came in at #17 for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina A And T State University in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of $15,257 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from North Carolina A And T State University

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Haywood Community College earned the #18 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the rural area of Clyde, Haywood Community College is a small public university. Haywood Community College awarded about 21 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Haywood Community College generally make around $35,767. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Haywood Community College

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Fayetteville State University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Fayetteville State University graduates 38% of students within six years. Fayetteville State University awarded about 19 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $16,454 in their early career. Fayetteville State University graduates carry a median of $27,497 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at Fayetteville State University

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North Carolina Central University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. North Carolina Central University awarded about 11 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $21,980 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for North Carolina Central University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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