by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 34 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of fine arts. Combined, these schools handed out 1,629 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 full 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 in the Great Lakes Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine arts.
Indiana University - Bloomington is a great decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in fine arts. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Indiana University - Bloomington
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine arts. 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
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a great choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in fine arts has to check out Illinois State University. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Illinois State University
Located in the city of Chicago, Columbia is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Columbia College Chicago
UC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Cincinnati.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus
NIU is a large public university located in the suburb of Dekalb.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Northern Illinois University
Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Michigan State University
Kent State is a very large public university located in the suburb of Kent.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Kent State University at Kent
Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Purdue University - Main Campus
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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 | 1,393 |
| Art History | 285 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 79 |
| Painting | 32 |
| Drawing | 28 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 27 |
| Sculpture | 15 |
| Jewelry Arts | 3 |
| Printmaking | 1 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 1 |
