2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Fine & Studio Arts 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.
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best for Fine Arts majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools
Our analysis found College of the Holy Cross to be the best school for fine and studio arts students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brandeis University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Williams College is a great place for fine and studio arts students. Williams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Williamstown.
While working on their degree, Fine Arts majors at Williams accumulate an average of around $10,803 in student debt.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Boston College is a great place for fine and studio arts students. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wellesley College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley.
Tufts University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for fine and studio arts students. It came in at #6 on the list. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.
After completing their degree, Fine Arts graduates from Tufts carry an average student debtload of $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $704, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Gordon College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best fine and studio arts programs. Gordon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wenham.
With a ranking of #8, Boston University did quite well on this year’s best schools for fine and studio arts students. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at Boston U take out is $27,000.
Northeastern University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best fine and studio arts programs. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
With a ranking of #10, Endicott College did quite well on this year’s best schools for fine and studio arts students. Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the New England Region
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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 25 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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