by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 228 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 9,349 bachelor's degrees in fine arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of fine arts for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for fine arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It is difficult to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in fine arts. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Southern California
Cornell University is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Cornell University
It's hard to beat New York University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from New York University
University of Georgia is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Georgia
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Washington University in St Louis
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of California - Santa Barbara
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Pennsylvania
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Florida State University
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Maryland - College Park
Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from The University of Texas at Austin
UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of California - Berkeley
Dartmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Hanover.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Dartmouth College
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Florida
UO is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Eugene.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Oregon
Located in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Pratt Institute - Main
IU Bloomington is a very large public university located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Indiana University - Bloomington
Located in the large city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Fashion Institute of Technology
Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Towson University
CSULB is a very large public university located in the city of Long Beach.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from California State University - Long Beach
Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of California - Davis
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of North Texas
Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Southern Methodist University
Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Syracuse University
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One of 13 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Fine Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 9,910 |
| Art History | 2,440 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 628 |
| Painting | 508 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 406 |
| Drawing | 239 |
| Sculpture | 147 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 120 |
| Printmaking | 91 |
| Jewelry Arts | 57 |
