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2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland

11 Colleges
$24,449 Avg Salary
$25,822 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 623 degrees and certificates were awarded to fine and studio arts students who went to a Maryland college or university. This makes it the #31 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Maryland to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best for Fine Arts majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland - College Park the best school in Maryland for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a very large student population.

Fine Arts majors at UMCP take out an average of $19,757 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Fine & Studio Arts at University of Maryland - College Park Report

#2

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City, MD

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Mary’s College of Maryland. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. SMCM is a small public school located in the small suburb of St. Mary's City.

The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at SMCM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,104.

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#3

Towson University

Towson, MD

Out of the 11 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, Fine Arts graduates from Towson take out $21,238 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $259.

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#4

Goucher College

Baltimore, MD

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Goucher College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Goucher is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Baltimore.

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#5

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Out of the 11 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Salisbury University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Salisbury is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Salisbury.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $363, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Hood College

Frederick, MD

Hood College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree fine and studio arts programs. Located in the small city of Frederick, Hood is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Maryland Institute College of Art did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for fine and studio arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, MICA is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts graduates from MICA carry an average student debtload of $23,813. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $798.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s best schools for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#9

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#10

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree fine and studio arts programs. Located in the suburb of Frostburg, Frostburg State is a public college with a small student population.

Full Fine & Studio Arts at Frostburg State University Report

Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,161
New York 3,302
New Jersey 765
District of Columbia 142
Delaware 58

Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 36,301
Music 25,910
Drama & Theater Arts 17,341
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 16,778
General Visual & Performing Arts 6,355

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jorge Royan.

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