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2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region

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Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 11,922 people earned their degree in fine arts, making the major the 66th most popular in the United States.

Across the New England region, there were 785 fine arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region” ranking, we looked at 79 colleges that offer a degree in fine arts. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in fine arts.

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Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region”.

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a large school located in Amherst, Massachusetts that handed out 51 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine Arts at University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bridgewater State University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region. Bridgewater State is a medium-sized public school situated in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. It awarded 44 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine Arts at Bridgewater State University

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University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut

Out of the 79 schools in the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Connecticut landed the #3 spot on the list. UCONN is a large school located in Storrs, Connecticut that handed out 41 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UCONN Fine Arts Report

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Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rhode Island College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region list. RIC is a medium-sized school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 40 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Rhode Island College Fine Arts Report

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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont

Out of the 79 schools in the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Vermont landed the #5 spot on the list. UVM is a fairly large school located in Burlington, Vermont that handed out 33 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Fine Arts at UVM

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region list. Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 27 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Fine Arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

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Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, Connecticut

Eastern Connecticut State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #6. ECSU is a small school located in Willimantic, Connecticut that handed out 27 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full ECSU Fine Arts Report

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Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #8, Lesley University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region list. Lesley University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 26 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Fine Arts at Lesley University

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Bristol Community College
Fall River, Massachusetts

Bristol Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking. Bristol is located in Fall River, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

Full Bristol Fine Arts Report

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Southern Connecticut State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking. Southern Connecticut State University is a medium-sized school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 23 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine Arts at Southern Connecticut State University

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Tunxis Community College
Farmington, Connecticut

Tunxis Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #11. This small school is located in Farmington, Connecticut, and it awarded 21 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine Arts at Tunxis Community College

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New England College
Henniker, New Hampshire

New England College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking. NEC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Henniker, New Hampshire. It awarded 21 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

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Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire

Southern New Hampshire University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #13. This large school is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, and it awarded 19 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine Arts at Southern New Hampshire University

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire

Dartmouth College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking. Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hanover, New Hampshire. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Dartmouth Fine Arts Report

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Maine College of Art
Portland, Maine

Maine College of Art came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking. Located in Portland, Maine, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified ’s fine arts students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Fine Arts at Maine College of Art

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, Connecticut

Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #16. Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Middletown, Connecticut. It awarded 17 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine Arts at Wesleyan University

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Colby College
Waterville, Maine

Colby College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #16. Colby is located in Waterville, Maine and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Colby Fine Arts Report

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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts

Brandeis University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region list. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Waltham, Massachusetts. It awarded 16 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Fine Arts at Brandeis University

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Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier, Vermont

Vermont College of Fine Arts came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking. This small school is located in Montpelier, Vermont, and it awarded 15 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full VCFA Fine Arts Report

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University of Maine
Orono, Maine

University of Maine ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region list. This fairly large school is located in Orono, Maine, and it awarded 15 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Maine Fine Arts Report

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Clark University
Worcester, Massachusetts

Clark University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking. Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Fine Arts at Clark University

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Wheaton College Massachusetts
Norton, Massachusetts

Wheaton College Massachusetts ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region list. Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Norton, Massachusetts. It awarded 14 ’s fine arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Wheaton College Massachusetts Fine Arts Report

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, Massachusetts

Mount Holyoke College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #23. Mt. Holyoke is located in South Hadley, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Mt. Holyoke Fine Arts Report

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Gordon College
Wenham, Massachusetts

Gordon College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region list. Wenham, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s fine arts degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Fine Arts at Gordon College

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Maine Media College
Rockport, Maine

Maine Media College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the New England Region list. Rockport, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s fine arts degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

Full Maine Media College Fine Arts Report

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