by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 14 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of fine & studio arts. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 725 degrees in fine & studio arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The fine arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts rankings. We derive our Best Overall Fine & Studio Arts School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in North Carolina list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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The schools below may not offer all types of fine arts degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Duke University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were approximately 27 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great choice for students interested in a degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were about 48 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the fine arts program make an average of $20,885 for their early career.
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It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Charlotte if you wish to pursue a degree in fine & studio arts. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. A Best Colleges rank of #378 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Charlotte is a great university overall.
There were approximately 87 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year. Those fine & studio arts students who get their degree from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn $3,201 more than the average fine arts graduate.
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East Carolina University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #414 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ECU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 85 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, fine arts degree recipients generally earn an average of $23,946 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 15 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 101 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn about $19,638 in their early career salary.
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UNCW is a large public university located in the city of Wilmington. A Best Colleges rank of #457 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNCW is a great university overall.
There were roughly 28 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent year we have data available. Fine & Studio Arts degree recipients from University of North Carolina at Wilmington get an earnings boost of approximately $16,463 above the average earnings of fine & studio arts majors.
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Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 17th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 49 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at WCU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, fine arts degree recipients typically make about $24,466 in their early careers.
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Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the town of Boone. A Best Colleges rank of #445 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Appalachian State is a great university overall.
There were about 41 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year. After graduation, fine arts degree recipients typically earn an average of $15,835 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the city of Raleigh, Meredith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 11th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 2 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Meredith in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Meredith CollegeExplore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 945 |
| Florida | 282 | 1,339 |
| Virginia | 274 | 761 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 440 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 347 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 375 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 370 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 130 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 221 |
| Alabama | 233 | 377 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 119 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Fine & Studio Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 422 |
| Art Studies | 184 |
| Art History | 89 |
| Jewelry Arts | 14 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 9 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 2,174 |
| Music | 511 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 498 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 261 |
| Dance | 125 |
| Arts & Media Management | 119 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 73 |
| Other Visual Art | 12 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 10 |
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