Visual & Performing Arts programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 28 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best visual & performing arts schools.
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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 visual & performing arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Oklahoma State University Main Campus, our #1 school for visual & performing arts. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 184 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the visual & performing arts program make about $35,028 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,111 to complete this degree.
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University Of Tulsa came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best visual & performing arts schools. Located in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of Tulsa graduates 72% of students within six years. About 22 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at University Of Tulsa in the most recent year. Students who receive their visual & performing arts degree from University Of Tulsa earn around $32,253 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in visual & performing arts, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 305 visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Visual & Performing Arts graduates of University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn a median of $24,606 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete this degree.
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Oklahoma City Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best visual & performing arts schools. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public university. Oklahoma City Community College awarded about 96 visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their visual & performing arts degree from Oklahoma City Community College earn around $27,912 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,209.
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University Of Central Oklahoma is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in visual & performing arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. There were roughly 153 visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Oklahoma in the most recent data year. Graduates of the visual & performing arts program make about $26,990 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,261.
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Oklahoma City University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best visual & performing arts schools. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 134 visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma City University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the visual & performing arts program make about $21,955 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,562 to complete this degree.
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Oklahoma Baptist University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best visual & performing arts schools. Set in the town of Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Oklahoma Baptist University in the most recent year. Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Oklahoma Baptist University earn a median of $47,100 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,425.
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Oral Roberts University placed #8 among the best visual & performing arts schools. Oral Roberts University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Oral Roberts University awarded about 55 visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the visual & performing arts program make about $19,805 in their early career. Oral Roberts University graduates carry a median of $28,022 in student loans.
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Oklahoma Christian University placed #9 among the best visual & performing arts schools. Oklahoma Christian University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Edmond. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Oklahoma Christian University in the most recent year. Graduates of the visual & performing arts program make about $31,466 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Northeastern State University landed the #10 spot for visual & performing arts this year. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northeastern State University awarded about 19 visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Northeastern State University earn a median of $49,353 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,465.
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Tulsa Community College came in at #11 for visual & performing arts this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. Tulsa Community College awarded about 55 visual & performing arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, visual & performing arts degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Tulsa Community College graduates carry a median of $15,789 in student loans.
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East Central University landed the #12 spot for visual & performing arts this year. Located in the town of Ada, East Central University is a mid-sized public university. About 34% of students finish within six years. About 18 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at East Central University in the most recent year. Graduates of the visual & performing arts program make about $42,103 in their early career. East Central University graduates carry a median of $21,840 in student loans.
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Rose State College came in at #13 for visual & performing arts this year. Rose State College is a large public school located in the suburb of Midwest City. About 33 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Rose State College in the most recent year. Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Rose State College earn a median of $50,860 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,451.
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University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best visual & performing arts schools. University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma is a small public school located in the town of Chickasha. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 32 visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, visual & performing arts degree recipients from University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma generally make around $14,912.
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Rogers State University placed #15 among the best visual & performing arts schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Claremore. Rogers State University graduates 31% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Rogers State University in the most recent data year. Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Rogers State University earn a median of $45,644 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,936.
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Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center came in at #16 for visual & performing arts this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of Choctaw. About 45 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center in the most recent year.
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Tulsa Technology Center landed the #17 spot for visual & performing arts this year. Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Tulsa. About 68 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Tulsa Technology Center in the most recent year. Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Tulsa Technology Center earn a median of $32,406 early in their careers. Tulsa Technology Center graduates carry a median of $11,384 in student loans.
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Metro Technology Centers came in at #18 for visual & performing arts this year. Metro Technology Centers is a small public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. About 20 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Metro Technology Centers in the most recent year. Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Metro Technology Centers earn a median of $48,236 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,833.
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Moore Norman Technology Center ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best visual & performing arts schools. Located in the rural area of Norman, Moore Norman Technology Center is a small public university. About 54 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Moore Norman Technology Center in the most recent year. Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Moore Norman Technology Center earn a median of $39,664 early in their careers. Moore Norman Technology Center graduates carry a median of $11,520 in student loans.
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Autry Technology Center earned the #20 position for visual & performing arts this year. Located in the city of Enid, Autry Technology Center is a small public university. There were roughly 12 visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Autry Technology Center in the most recent data year.
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Mid America Technology Center ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best visual & performing arts schools. Mid America Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Wayne. There were roughly 16 visual & performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Mid America Technology Center in the most recent data year.
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Southern Oklahoma Technology Center earned the #22 position for visual & performing arts this year. Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Ardmore. About 40 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in the most recent year.
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Gordon Cooper Technology Center earned the #23 position for visual & performing arts this year. This small public university is located in the town of Shawnee. About 24 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in the most recent year. Visual & Performing Arts graduates of Gordon Cooper Technology Center earn a median of $44,822 early in their careers.
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Central Technology Center earned the #24 position for visual & performing arts this year. Located in the rural area of Drumright, Central Technology Center is a small public university. About 12 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Central Technology Center in the most recent year.
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Canadian Valley Technology Center ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best visual & performing arts schools. Canadian Valley Technology Center is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of El Reno. About 25 visual & performing arts degrees were awarded at Canadian Valley Technology Center in the most recent year. Graduates of the visual & performing arts program make about $46,777 in their early career.
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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 · 28 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.