2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Indiana
Finding the Best Fine & Studio Arts School for You
With 645 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, fine and studio arts is the #36 most popular major in Indiana.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Indiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Indiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Indiana
Check out the Fine Arts programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools
Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the best school for fine and studio arts students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.
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Out of the 18 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, DePauw University landed the # 2 spot on the list. DePauw is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Greencastle.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Evansville is a great place for fine and studio arts students. Located in the midsize city of Evansville, UE is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Taylor University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Indiana list. Located in the distant town of Upland, Taylor U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ball State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Indiana list. Ball State is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie.
The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at Ball State take out is $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $194.
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Purdue University - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Indiana list. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.
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University of Southern Indiana landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best fine and studio arts programs. USI is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Evansville.
The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at USI take out is $23,873.
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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Indiana ranking. IUPUI is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
On average, Fine Arts graduates from IUPUI take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $201, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Indiana ranking. University of St. Francis Fort Wayne is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Wayne.
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Indiana University - Bloomington came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the small city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, Fine Arts graduates from IU Bloomington carry an average student debtload of $19,500.
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Explore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 729 |
| Ohio | 880 |
| Illinois | 1,584 |
| Wisconsin | 585 |
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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.
Majors Similar 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 18 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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