by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 30 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of fine & studio arts. Combined, these schools handed out 1,347 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The fine arts bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality fine arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for fine & studio arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
The fine arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine & studio arts.
It is hard to beat Washington University in St Louis if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in fine & studio arts. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts from Washington University in St Louis
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in fine & studio arts has to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the fine arts program report average early career earnings of $20,192.
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University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the fine arts program report average early career wages of $28,008.
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Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in fine & studio arts has to take a look at Kansas City Art Institute. Kansas City Art Institute is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Kansas City.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the fine arts program report average early career income of $22,906.
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Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the fine arts program state that they receive average early career earnings of $26,870.
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Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the fine & studio arts program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln make $2,412 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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UNI is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls.
After graduation, fine arts bachelor's recipients typically earn about $24,095 in their early careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts from University of Northern Iowa
Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn around $16,629 for their early career.
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Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.
Soon after graduation, fine arts bachelor's recipients typically earn about $23,034 in their early careers.
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Located in the large city of Minneapolis, MCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After graduating, fine arts bachelor's recipients typically earn around $14,829 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts from Minneapolis College of Art and DesignExplore the best fine & studio arts colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 427 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 346 |
| Iowa | 197 | 244 |
| Kansas | 184 | 217 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 176 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 33 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 50 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Fine & Studio Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 570 |
| Fine Arts | 521 |
| 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 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,410 |
| Music | 858 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 648 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 452 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 222 |
| Dance | 76 |
| Arts & Media Management | 44 |
| Other Visual Art | 4 |
