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

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, 347 degrees and certificates were awarded to fine and studio arts students who went to a South Carolina college or university. This makes it the #34 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in South Carolina 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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

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

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our analysis found Clemson University to be the best school for fine and studio arts students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Carolina. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. UofSC is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $25,472 in student debt.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Upstate is a great place for fine and studio arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Fine Arts majors at USC Upstate take out an average of $24,655 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Fine & Studio Arts at University of South Carolina - Upstate Report

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at College of Charleston helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best fine and studio arts schools in South Carolina. C of C is a large public school located in the city of Charleston.

On average, Fine Arts graduates from C of C take out $22,079 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 $258.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Anderson University South Carolina. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anderson.

Full Fine & Studio Arts at Anderson University South Carolina Report

#6

Lander University

Greenwood, SC

Lander University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree fine and studio arts programs. Lander University is a small public school located in the town of Greenwood.

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#7

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree fine and studio arts programs. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Francis Marion University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public school with a small student population.

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#9

Converse College

Spartanburg, SC

Converse College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Converse is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Spartanburg.

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Coastal Carolina University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the small city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public college with a large student population.

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Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 945
Virginia 769
North Carolina 707
Florida 1,339
Tennessee 440
Kentucky 375
Louisiana 370
Arkansas 221
Alabama 381
Mississippi 130
West Virginia 119

One of 10 majors within the area of study, fine and studio arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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