by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Maryland to review for the 2025 Best Painting Schools in Maryland ranking.
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The painting 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 Painting Schools in Maryland. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the painting degree levels they offer.
It is hard to beat Maryland Institute College of Art if you wish to pursue a degree in painting. Located in the large city of Baltimore, MICA is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a degree in painting from Maryland Institute College of Art
Explore all the Best Painting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 133 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 42 |
One of 13 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Painting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 251 |
| Art Studies | 145 |
| Art History | 52 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 51 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 39 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 21 |
| Sculpture | 19 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 13 |
| Printmaking | 11 |
| Drawing | 2 |
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