2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree School for You
With 931 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, fine and studio arts is the #40 most popular major in Massachusetts.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best for Fine Arts majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Fine & Studio Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Williams College the best school in Massachusetts for fine and studio arts students working on their master’s degree. Williams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tufts University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.
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Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts College of Art and Design landed the # 4 spot on the list. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a small public school located in the city of Boston.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lesley University is a great place for fine and studio arts students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #6 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth did quite well on this year’s best schools for fine and studio arts students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, UMass Dartmouth is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 412 |
| New Hampshire | 131 |
| Maine | 143 |
| Rhode Island | 279 |
| Vermont | 118 |
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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 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 7 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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