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2027 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in South Carolina

11 Colleges in the United States
262 Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Awarded
$30,975 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fine & Studio Arts is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for fine & studio arts students.

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Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts in South Carolina

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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No school ranked higher than University Of South Carolina Columbia this year for fine & studio arts. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 69 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $27,467 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full fine & studio arts program report for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Students looking for a strong fine & studio arts program will find one at College Of Charleston, which ranked #2. This large public university is located in the city of Charleston. About 66% of students finish within six years. College Of Charleston awarded about 43 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from College Of Charleston earn around $24,070 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Charleston graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at College Of Charleston

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 23 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $53,834 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,783. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Clemson University

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Students looking for a strong fine & studio arts program will find one at University Of South Carolina Upstate, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Spartanburg, University Of South Carolina Upstate is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Upstate in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $35,203 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500. See the full fine & studio arts program report for University Of South Carolina Upstate

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Converse College
Spartanburg, SC

Converse College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fine & studio arts, ranking #5. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Converse College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 11 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Converse College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from Converse College generally make around $38,940. Typical student debt for the program is $26,715. More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Converse College

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University Of South Carolina Beaufort ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. Set in the town of Bluffton, University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a mid-sized public institution. University Of South Carolina Beaufort graduates 34% of students within six years. University Of South Carolina Beaufort awarded about 11 fine & studio arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fine & studio arts degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Beaufort generally make around $38,254. University Of South Carolina Beaufort graduates carry a median of $27,971 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at University Of South Carolina Beaufort

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Coastal Carolina University earned the #7 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public university. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Coastal Carolina University earn around $23,121 in the first couple years of their career. Coastal Carolina University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Coastal Carolina University

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University earned the #8 position for fine & studio arts this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Rock Hill. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Winthrop University in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of Winthrop University earn a median of $16,817 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,187 to complete this degree. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Winthrop University

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Lander University
Greenwood, SC

Lander University earned the #9 position for fine & studio arts this year. Located in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a mid-sized public university. Lander University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 13 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Lander University in the most recent year. Graduates of the fine & studio arts program make about $21,605 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,937. Get the full fine & studio arts details for Lander University

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University Of South Carolina Aiken came in at #10 for fine & studio arts this year. Set in the suburb of Aiken, University Of South Carolina Aiken is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of South Carolina Aiken graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Aiken in the most recent data year. Fine & Studio Arts graduates of University Of South Carolina Aiken earn a median of $19,963 early in their careers. University Of South Carolina Aiken graduates carry a median of $23,567 in student loans. Read more about the fine & studio arts program at University Of South Carolina Aiken

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Francis Marion University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best fine & studio arts schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Florence. Francis Marion University graduates 43% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Francis Marion University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fine & studio arts degree from Francis Marion University earn around $41,456 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,577 to complete this degree. See the full fine & studio arts program report for Francis Marion University

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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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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