2026 Best Arts Media Management Schools
Looking for the best Arts Media Management programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 343 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Arts Media Management Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
A rank of #2 makes Teachers College At Columbia University one of the top choices in the United States. Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Get the full Teachers College At Columbia University report
A rank of #3 makes Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville one of the top choices in the United States. Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville is a private for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. Students from in state pay about $15,828 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. See the full Sae Institute Of Technology Nashville profile
Winona State University came in at #4 on this year's Arts Media Management ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Winona, MN. Winona State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. Students from in state pay about $10,576 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,308. Graduates carry a median of $24,551 in student loans. See the full Winona State University profile
University Of Georgia ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,492 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Georgia
National University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in San Diego, CA, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,284. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $30,426. See the full National University profile
Northwestern University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,322. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $16,616. More on Northwestern University
Belmont University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Nashville, TN, Belmont University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $42,540. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $22,750. Read more about Belmont University
Michigan State University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete their Arts Media Management program here. Get the full Michigan State University report
Carnegie Mellon University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #12 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
The New School landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Set in New York, NY, The New School is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Students from in state pay about $58,730 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More on The New School
American University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Set in Washington, DC, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,771. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $24,139. Get the full American University report
Boston University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Boston University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $25,232 in debt. Get the full Boston University report
University Of Southern California landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Set in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $21,250. See the full University Of Southern California profile
University Of Evansville ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evansville, IN. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,172. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $25,234. See the full University Of Evansville profile
Wagner College placed #18 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Wagner College is a private not-for-profit school based in Staten Island, NY. Wagner College posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $53,200. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $27,000. Read more about Wagner College
University Of Tulsa landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Set in Tulsa, OK, University Of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Tulsa posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,546. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $23,638. More on University Of Tulsa
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Ohio State University Main Campus Arts Media Management students take on a median of $22,053 in debt. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report
University Of Missouri Columbia placed #21 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Set in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report
Depauw University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Greencastle, IN. Depauw University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Students from in state pay about $59,070 in tuition and fees. Depauw University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $26,174 in debt. More on Depauw University
Miami University Oxford landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Miami University Oxford is a public school based in Oxford, OH. Miami University Oxford posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,519, compared with $38,965 for out-of-state students. Miami University Oxford Arts Media Management students take on a median of $24,177 in debt. Read more about Miami University Oxford
Austin Community College District did well this year, earning the #24 position. Located in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. Austin Community College District Arts Media Management students take on a median of $14,375 in debt. Get the full Austin Community College District report
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #25 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete their Arts Media Management program here. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
University Of Connecticut ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Located in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $23,637. More on University Of Connecticut
Lebanon Valley College did well this year, earning the #27 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Annville, PA. Lebanon Valley College graduates 65% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,080. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete their Arts Media Management program here. Read the full report on Lebanon Valley College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Arts Media Management Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point did well this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Stevens Point, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point graduates 56% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $24,161. More on University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Syracuse University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Syracuse, NY. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $65,528. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $27,000. See the full Syracuse University profile
Claremont Graduate University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Claremont, CA. Read more about Claremont Graduate University
Indiana University Bloomington did well this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Indiana University Bloomington Arts Media Management students take on a median of $21,908 in debt. Read more about Indiana University Bloomington
Pratt Institute Main landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Pratt Institute Main is a private not-for-profit school based in Brooklyn, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,845. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $25,103. Get the full Pratt Institute Main report
Minnesota State University Mankato did well this year, earning the #33 position. This public school is set in Mankato, MN. Minnesota State University Mankato posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. Read more about Minnesota State University Mankato
George Mason University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Based in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $23,529. See the full George Mason University profile
Lindenwood University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Located in Saint Charles, MO, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Lindenwood University graduates 49% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,600. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $28,663. Read the full report on Lindenwood University
University Of Central Florida did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Orlando, FL, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,368, compared with $22,467 for out-of-state students. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $22,569. Read more about University Of Central Florida
University Of California Los Angeles did well this year, earning the #37 position. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. University Of California Los Angeles Arts Media Management students take on a median of $16,097 in debt. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles
Pepperdine University placed #38 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Based in Malibu, CA, Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Pepperdine University posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,918. Pepperdine University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $23,645 in debt. More on Pepperdine University
Ithaca College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Located in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,616. Ithaca College Arts Media Management students take on a median of $24,517 in debt. See the full Ithaca College profile
Lipscomb University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,572. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Read the full report on Lipscomb University
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay placed #41 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public school based in Green Bay, WI. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,700, while out-of-state students pay about $17,288. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $24,477. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Green Bay
Collin County Community College District placed #42 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Set in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,014, while out-of-state students pay about $6,064. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $9,716. More on Collin County Community College District
Fashion Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #43 position. Set in New York, NY, Fashion Institute Of Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,174, with out-of-state students paying around $22,696. Fashion Institute Of Technology Arts Media Management students take on a median of $24,734 in debt. Read more about Fashion Institute Of Technology
University Of Kentucky landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Based in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $27,000. Read more about University Of Kentucky
University Of Idaho did well this year, earning the #45 position. Set in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. University Of Idaho graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Typical Arts Media Management student debt is $23,844. Read more about University Of Idaho
The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Based in Arlington, TX, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,950, compared with $29,582 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,632 to complete their Arts Media Management program here. More on The University Of Texas At Arlington
University Of Miami placed #47 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit school based in Coral Gables, FL. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete their Arts Media Management program here. Get the full University Of Miami report
Ball State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Located in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, while out-of-state students pay about $29,630. Ball State University Arts Media Management students take on a median of $24,518 in debt. Read more about Ball State University
Bradley University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Arts Media Management schools. Located in Peoria, IL, Bradley University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. In-state tuition and fees run about $42,160. Graduates carry a median of $26,380 in student loans. Get the full Bradley University report
Southern Methodist University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,040. The median Arts Media Management program debt is $20,712. Read more about Southern Methodist University
College Of Charleston landed the #51 spot in the United States this year. Based in Charleston, SC, College Of Charleston is a public institution. College Of Charleston graduates 66% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,978, while out-of-state students pay about $38,296. College Of Charleston Arts Media Management students take on a median of $21,874 in debt. More on College Of Charleston
Pace University New York placed #52 among Arts Media Management schools in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,510. Students borrow a median of $25,985 to complete their Arts Media Management program here. More on Pace University New York
Best Arts Media Management Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Arts Media Management Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Arts Media Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Arts Media Management Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Arts Media Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Arts Media Management Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Arts Media Management Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Arts Media Management Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 343 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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