2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Finding the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, fine and studio arts was ranked #32 in the country. In fact 37,413 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
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 can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 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 the Rocky Mountains Region
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 Utah the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at U of U take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,083.
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Out of the 24 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado State University - Fort Collins landed the # 2 spot on the list. Colorado State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Fort Collins.
The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at Colorado State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,246. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $467.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Wyoming is a great place for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts graduates from UW carry an average student debtload of $17,540.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the large city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts graduates from CU Anschutz carry an average student debtload of $28,821. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $244.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Idaho. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the town of Moscow, U of I is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Colorado Boulder came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public college with a very large student population.
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Brigham Young University - Provo ranked #7 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Provo.
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Utah State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. USU is a very large public school located in the city of Logan.
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With a ranking of #9, Montana State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts graduates from MSU Bozeman carry an average student debtload of $30,219. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $337.
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University of Northern Colorado ranked #10 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. University of Northern Colorado is a large public school located in the city of Greeley.
On average, Fine Arts graduates from University of Northern Colorado take out $25,593 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $328.
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Explore the best fine and studio arts schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 532 |
| Utah | 322 |
| Idaho | 212 |
| Montana | 86 |
| Wyoming | 55 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Fine Arts
Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Fine Arts
| 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 24 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.