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

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, 765 degrees and certificates were awarded to fine and studio arts students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #30 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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey

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 The College of New Jersey the best school in New Jersey for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. TCNJ is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Ewing.

The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at TCNJ take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,685.

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Out of the 11 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,106. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $300.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - Newark is a great place for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts graduates from Rutgers Newark carry an average student debtload of $25,106. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $300.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Rutgers University - Camden helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best fine and studio arts schools in New Jersey. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at Rutgers Camden take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,106. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $300.

Full Fine & Studio Arts at Rutgers University - Camden Report

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rowan University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts graduates from Rowan carry an average student debtload of $22,996.

Full Fine & Studio Arts at Rowan University Report

#6

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Montclair State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Montclair.

Fine Arts majors at Montclair State take out an average of $26,721 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $357, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree fine and studio arts programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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William Paterson University of New Jersey landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree fine and studio arts programs. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts majors at William Paterson University accumulate an average of around $23,999 in student debt.

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#9

Kean University

Union, NJ

Kean University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree fine and studio arts programs. Kean is a large public school located in the suburb of Union.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts graduates from Kean carry an average student debtload of $30,322.

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#10

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts majors at Monmouth accumulate an average of around $25,927 in student debt.

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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
Maryland 623
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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