2026 Best Fine And Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Fine And Studio Arts master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1469 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Fine And Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Duke University this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Durham, NC. Duke University posts a six-year graduation rate of 97%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,758. Typical Fine And Studio Arts student debt is $13,296. More on Duke University
Out of the 1469 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Notre Dame landed the #2 spot. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school based in Notre Dame, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,891 to complete their Fine And Studio Arts program here. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
Cuny Graduate School And University Center came in at #3 on this year's Fine And Studio Arts ranking in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,235, compared with $15,185 for out-of-state students. Typical Fine And Studio Arts student debt is $17,921. Read the full report on Cuny Graduate School And University Center
A rank of #4 makes Emory University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,280. Typical Fine And Studio Arts student debt is $19,431. More on Emory University
A rank of #5 makes Sothebys Institute Of Art Ny one of the top choices in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Sothebys Institute Of Art Ny is a private for-profit institution. See the full Sothebys Institute Of Art Ny profile
University Of Nebraska At Kearney landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Set in Kearney, NE, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a public institution. University Of Nebraska At Kearney graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,564, compared with $16,484 for out-of-state students. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $16,101. See the full University Of Nebraska At Kearney profile
Eastern Illinois University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Charleston, IL, Eastern Illinois University is a public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,377, while out-of-state students pay about $15,859. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Fine And Studio Arts program here. Read the full report on Eastern Illinois University
Williams College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in Williamstown, MA, Williams College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,560. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $11,850. Read more about Williams College
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #9 in this year's ranking. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Fine And Studio Arts program here. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of California Berkeley did well this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. University Of California Berkeley posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $13,254. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
Kansas State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. About 71% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full Kansas State University report
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Fine And Studio Arts schools. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Graduates carry a median of $26,853 in student loans. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York
Northwestern University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Evanston, IL. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,322. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. See the full Northwestern University profile
Carnegie Mellon University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Fine And Studio Arts schools. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Typical Fine And Studio Arts student debt is $21,500. More on Carnegie Mellon University
American University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Fine And Studio Arts schools. American University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $23,250. See the full American University profile
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #16 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. Set in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $21,111. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report
Towson University placed #17 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. Towson University is a public school based in Towson, MD. Towson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. Students from in state pay about $11,728 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Students borrow a median of $17,978 to complete their Fine And Studio Arts program here. Read more about Towson University
Texas Christian University placed #18 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. Based in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,740. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $22,960. Get the full Texas Christian University report
Azusa Pacific University landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Based in Azusa, CA, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Azusa Pacific University graduates 62% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,458. Students borrow a median of $24,495 to complete their Fine And Studio Arts program here. See the full Azusa Pacific University profile
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Commerce, TX, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,026, with out-of-state students paying around $22,326. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $23,796. Read the full report on Texas A And M University Commerce
Southern Methodist University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,040. Graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. See the full Southern Methodist University profile
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus Fine And Studio Arts students take on a median of $23,477 in debt. See the full University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor did well this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Graduates carry a median of $19,319 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Goucher College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Goucher College is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $53,350. Typical Fine And Studio Arts student debt is $25,406. Read the full report on Goucher College
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #25 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. Based in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $13,667. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best Fine And Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Tulsa did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Tulsa, OK, University Of Tulsa is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,546. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $23,638. Read more about University Of Tulsa
Rice University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Located in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $61,247. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $11,904. Get the full Rice University report
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Fine And Studio Arts schools. Set in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Fine And Studio Arts schools. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Colorado State University Fort Collins posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Located in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,849 to complete their Fine And Studio Arts program here. Get the full Ohio State University Main Campus report
New York University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Typical Fine And Studio Arts student debt is $27,000. Get the full New York University report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,956 to complete their Fine And Studio Arts program here. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University Of Maryland College Park did well this year, earning the #33 position. This public school is set in College Park, MD. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Fine And Studio Arts schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. University Of Wisconsin Madison posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. University Of Wisconsin Madison Fine And Studio Arts students take on a median of $19,316 in debt. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school based in New Brunswick, NJ. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Rutgers University New Brunswick Fine And Studio Arts students take on a median of $25,975 in debt. Get the full Rutgers University New Brunswick report
San Jose State University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in San Jose, CA. About 69% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,410, while out-of-state students pay about $21,010. See the full San Jose State University profile
University Of Southern California ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Fine And Studio Arts schools. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Typical Fine And Studio Arts student debt is $21,125. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
University Of Iowa placed #38 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. This public school is set in Iowa City, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Typical Fine And Studio Arts student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on University Of Iowa
University Of Georgia placed #39 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. Located in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $21,947 to complete their Fine And Studio Arts program here. More on University Of Georgia
Tufts University placed #40 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. Located in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Students from in state pay about $70,704 in tuition and fees. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $25,250. See the full Tufts University profile
University Of South Dakota placed #41 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. This public school is set in Vermillion, SD. University Of South Dakota graduates 60% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,432 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,942. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of South Dakota
University Of California Davis ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Fine And Studio Arts schools. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,804, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Students borrow a median of $15,061 to complete their Fine And Studio Arts program here. Read the full report on University Of California Davis
Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #43 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit school based in New Orleans, LA. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,678. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $22,077. Read the full report on Tulane University Of Louisiana
The University Of Tennessee did well this year, earning the #44 position. The University Of Tennessee is a public school based in Knoxville, TN. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $27,000. See the full The University Of Tennessee profile
Illinois State University placed #45 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. Located in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. Illinois State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,410, compared with $26,058 for out-of-state students. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $20,125. Read the full report on Illinois State University
West Texas A And M University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Canyon, TX. West Texas A And M University graduates 48% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,101, while out-of-state students pay about $10,996. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $22,333. More on West Texas A And M University
University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Columbia, MO. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates 75% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. University Of Missouri Columbia Fine And Studio Arts students take on a median of $22,000 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Missouri Columbia
Texas Tech University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. The median Fine And Studio Arts program debt is $27,846. Read the full report on Texas Tech University
Purdue University Main Campus placed #49 among Fine And Studio Arts schools in the United States. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Purdue University Main Campus Fine And Studio Arts students take on a median of $21,128 in debt. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Fine And Studio Arts schools. Based in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, compared with $22,398 for out-of-state students. Typical Fine And Studio Arts student debt is $27,719. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1469 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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