by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Maine to review for the 2025 Best Painting Schools in Maine ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 Maine. 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.
Any student pursuing a degree in painting needs to check out Maine College of Art. Located in the small city of Portland, Maine College of Art is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a degree in painting from Maine College of Art
Explore all the Best Painting Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 78 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 9 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 38 |
| Vermont | 352 | 1 |
Painting is one of 13 different types of Fine & Studio Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 61 |
| Art Studies | 32 |
| Art History | 11 |
| Printmaking | 5 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 5 |
| Sculpture | 4 |
| Jewelry Arts | 3 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 2 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 2 |
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