2023 Most Popular 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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The Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 52 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Fine & Studio Arts program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts
Check out the Fine Arts programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.
Top 10 Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Schools
Our analysis found Massachusetts College of Art and Design to be the most popular school for fine and studio arts students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a small public school located in the city of Boston.
On average, Fine Arts graduates from Massachusetts College of Art and Design take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $321.
Full Fine & Studio Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design Report
Out of the 52 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.
After completing their degree, Fine Arts graduates from Tufts carry an average student debt load of $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $704, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for fine and studio arts students. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
On average, Fine Arts graduates from Boston U take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that Fine Arts majors at UMass Amherst take out is $26,981.
Full Fine & Studio Arts at University of Massachusetts Amherst Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Williams College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Williams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Williamstown.
Fine Arts majors at Williams take out an average of $10,803 in student loans while working on their egree.
Bridgewater State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for fine and studio arts students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Fine Arts majors at Bridgewater State take out an average of $26,159 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Fine & Studio Arts at Bridgewater State University Report
Lesley University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, Fine Arts majors at Lesley accumulate an average of around $25,500 in student debt.
Bristol Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for fine and studio arts students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize suburb of North Dartmouth, UMass Dartmouth is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, Fine Arts graduates from UMass Dartmouth take out $26,625 in student loans while working on their degree.
Harvard University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular fine and studio arts programs. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 412 |
| New Hampshire | 131 |
| Maine | 143 |
| Rhode Island | 279 |
| Vermont | 118 |
Fine & Studio Arts Related Majors
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 28 schools only.
- 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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