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2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Missouri

13 Colleges
$24,338 Avg Salary
$27,098 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Fine & Studio Arts School for You

In 2020-2021, 490 degrees and certificates were awarded to fine and studio arts students who went to a Missouri college or university. This makes it the #41 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

The Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Missouri

The following schools top our list of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges.

Top 10 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools

Our analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the best school for fine and studio arts students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

Fine Arts majors at Mizzou take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $222.

Full Fine & Studio Arts at University of Missouri - Columbia Report

#2

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Truman State University is a great place for fine and studio arts students. Truman State is a small public school located in the town of Kirksville.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - St Louis is a great place for fine and studio arts students. UMSL is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

Fine Arts majors at UMSL take out an average of $36,281 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Missouri list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 13 schools in Missouri that were part of this year’s ranking, Maryville University of Saint Louis landed the # 5 spot on the list. Maryville U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

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#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Missouri ranking. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.

The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at Lindenwood University take out is $28,875.

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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #7 on this year’s Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Missouri list. Missouri State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Springfield.

Fine Arts majors at Missouri State take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $162.

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University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best fine and studio arts programs. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, Fine Arts graduates from UMKC carry an average student debtload of $22,147.

Full Fine & Studio Arts at University of Missouri - Kansas City Report

#9

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Art Institute landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best fine and studio arts programs. Located in the city of Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Fine Arts majors at Kansas City Art Institute take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $303.

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#10

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

Webster University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best fine and studio arts programs. Webster is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

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Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 413
Kansas 238
Iowa 286
Nebraska 220
North Dakota 35
South Dakota 52

Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

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 13 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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