by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Rhode Island to review for the 2025 Best Painting Schools in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. 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.
Every student who is interested in painting needs to look into Rhode Island School of Design. Located in the city of Providence, RISD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a degree in painting from Rhode Island School of Design
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 |
| Maine | 396 | 10 |
| Vermont | 352 | 1 |
Painting is one of 13 different types of Fine & Studio Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 64 |
| Art History | 40 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 34 |
| Sculpture | 26 |
| Fine Arts | 22 |
| Printmaking | 12 |
| Jewelry Arts | 12 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 9 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
