by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2025 Best Painting Schools in Virginia ranking.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Painting Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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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.
Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in painting. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in painting from Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore all the Best Painting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 0 |
| Georgia | 690 | 71 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 6 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 4 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 0 |
One of 13 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Painting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 511 |
| Art History | 91 |
| Fine Arts | 44 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 36 |
| Sculpture | 14 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 5 |
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