by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 22 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 887 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 colleges for fine arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine arts.
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in fine arts. 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
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in fine arts has to look into University of North Texas. Located in the medium-sized 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
University of Arizona is a good choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Arizona
Texas State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Texas State University
Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from The University of Texas at Arlington
Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waco.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Baylor University
Located in the suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from The University of Texas at San Antonio
Located in the midsize city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Tulsa is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Tulsa.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Tulsa
Explore the best fine arts colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 572 | 816 |
| Oklahoma | 377 | 66 |
| Arizona | 356 | 85 |
| New Mexico | 202 | 34 |
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 | 1,029 |
| Art History | 141 |
| Painting | 28 |
| Sculpture | 7 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 3 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 2 |
| Jewelry Arts | 1 |
