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2025 Best Art Studies Schools in New York

15 Colleges in New York
538 Art Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in art studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #56 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 15 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Art Studies Schools in New York ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 538 degrees in art studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Art Studies School

Best Art Studies Schools in New York Your choice of art studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Art Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Art Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Art Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Art Studies
Master's Degrees in Art Studies

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Art Studies Schools in New York list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Art Studies in New York

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the art studies degree levels they offer.

10 Top New York Schools in Art Studies

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
33 Art Studies Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in art studies has to look into Binghamton University. Binghamton University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Vestal. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Binghamton University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 33 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Binghamton University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In NY

Any student who is interested in art studies has to check out Buffalo State. Buffalo State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Buffalo. This school ranks 100th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 20 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Buffalo State in the most recent data year.

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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In NY
29.2% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Vassar College if you wish to pursue a degree in art studies. Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #368 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Vassar is a great college overall.

There were approximately 24 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Vassar in the most recent data year.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
30th Most Popular In NY
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Stony Brook University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in art studies. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public university located in the suburb of Stony Brook. A Best Colleges rank of #153 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SUNY Stony Brook is a great university overall.

There were approximately 3 art studies students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In NY

UAlbany is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Albany. A Best Colleges rank of #263 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UAlbany is a great university overall.

There were about 23 art studies students who graduated with this degree at UAlbany in the most recent year we have data available.

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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NY
36 Art Studies Degrees Awarded

SUNY Oswego is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Oswego. This school ranks 60th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 36 art studies students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Oswego in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In NY
23.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Brockport, SUNY Brockport is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 64th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 17 art studies students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Brockport in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NY

Pace University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #343 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Pace University is a great university overall.

There were about 26 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Pace University in the most recent data year.

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SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
79 Art Studies Degrees Awarded

SUNY Empire is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs. A Best Colleges rank of #490 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SUNY Empire is a great college overall.

There were approximately 79 art studies students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Empire in the most recent data year.

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In NY
35 Art Studies Degrees Awarded

Nassau Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Garden City. A Best Colleges rank of #426 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Nassau Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 35 art studies students who graduated with this degree at Nassau Community College in the most recent data year.

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Best Art Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Art Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 978 368
Maryland 618 137
New Jersey 614 383
District of Columbia 441 39
Delaware 345 6

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One of 13 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Art Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Art Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine Arts 1,721
Art History 730
Jewelry Arts 178
Painting 130
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 127
Intermedia/Multimedia 34
Sculpture 32
Drawing 23
Printmaking 13
Ceramic Arts & Ceramics 12

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