2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 3,302 degrees and certificates were awarded to fine and studio arts students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #22 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 46 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York
The following schools top our list of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia University in the City of New York the best school in New York for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at Columbia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,950.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vassar College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Skidmore College is a great place for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Binghamton University is a great place for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Vestal.
On average, Fine Arts graduates from Binghamton University take out $22,512 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 46 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, New York University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts graduates from NYU carry an average student debtload of $23,376. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $887.
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Marist College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree fine and studio arts programs. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Adelphi University 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 suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ranked #8 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Cooper Union is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at Cooper Union take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $14,392.
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Fordham University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $688, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #10, SUNY Plattsburgh did quite well on this year’s best schools for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. SUNY Plattsburgh is a small public school located in the town of Plattsburgh.
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Request InformationBest Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,161 |
| Maryland | 623 |
| New Jersey | 765 |
| District of Columbia | 142 |
| Delaware | 58 |
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Fine & Studio Arts Related Rankings by Major
One of 10 majors within the area of study, fine and studio arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 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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