by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 16 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 521 bachelor's degrees in fine arts during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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 full 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 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 Plains States Region 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.
It's difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in fine arts. 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
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in fine arts. UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
It's hard to beat University of Northern Iowa if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Northern Iowa
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in fine arts needs to look into University of Kansas. KU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Kansas
Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Minnesota State University - Mankato
UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Duluth.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Minnesota - Duluth
UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Nebraska at Omaha
Located in the remote town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Truman State University
K -State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Manhattan.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Kansas State 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 | 570 |
| Art History | 141 |
| Painting | 46 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 23 |
| Sculpture | 16 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 11 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 10 |
| Printmaking | 7 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 2 |
